What is the ideal contraceptive method?

With the advancement of science and technology, my country's medical methods have also made great progress. During sexual life, various contraceptive methods have emerged one after another. The more traditional contraceptive methods of condoms and contraceptive pills have been replaced by some new contraceptive methods, such as contraceptive injections, subcutaneous implants, etc. Of course, these measures have brought us a healthier life, so let us understand what is the ideal contraceptive method.

During the honeymoon period: The principles of contraception are high efficiency, simplicity, and no impact on sexual life. Fertility can be restored after discontinuation of use without affecting the health of offspring. Combined short-acting oral contraceptives have good contraceptive effects and are listed as the first choice. After both parties get used to it, male condoms are also an ideal contraceptive method. You can also use external contraceptive suppositories, films, etc. It is not advisable to use intrauterine devices or long-acting contraceptives at this time, but intrauterine devices can be used for those who have delayed childbearing for a long time. It is not suitable to use safe period, ejaculation outside the body and long-acting contraceptives.

Lactation period: Contraception guidance should be provided after delivery regardless of whether you are breastfeeding or not, and whether menstruation has resumed. The best contraceptive method at this stage is condom, which does not affect the quality of milk and the health of the baby. You can also choose a single progestin preparation long-acting contraceptive injection or subcutaneous implant, which is easy to use and does not affect the quality of breast milk. The uterus is more fragile during lactation and uterine damage may occur spontaneously. Since the vagina is drier during lactation, contraceptive films are not suitable. It is not advisable to use estrogen-progestin combined contraceptive pills or injections or safe period contraception during breastfeeding.

Late childbearing period: Various contraceptive methods (intrauterine contraceptive device, subcutaneous implant, combined oral contraceptive pill, contraceptive injection, condom, etc.) are applicable, and the choice should be made according to personal physical condition. At present, more than 100 million women around the world use intrauterine devices for contraception. This is because the intrauterine device is a long-term contraceptive method and is easy to operate. After wearing it, the contraceptive effect can reach about 5 to 10 years, and the woman will not feel the presence of foreign objects in the body. In addition, the IUD does not disrupt or interfere with the body's hormone secretion.

Menopausal transition period: For women after the age of 40, ovarian function begins to decline and menstrual disorders occur, but it takes some time for menstruation to completely stop and fertility to disappear. Ovulation is still possible during this period, so contraception should be adhered to and condoms can be used. If there are no adverse reactions to the intrauterine contraceptive device, you can continue to use it and remove it six months after menopause. During this period, vaginal secretions are less, so it is not advisable to choose contraceptive films, but contraceptive suppositories and gels can be used. Combined contraceptive pills and safe period contraception are also not recommended.

The above is a detailed answer to the ideal contraceptive method. At different ages and at different times, the contraceptive methods used are also different. The ideal contraceptive method is of course the one that suits you best, so everyone should choose according to their own situation, don’t choose blindly, and try to avoid some unhealthy factors.