What is the best contraceptive measure?

Today's social life is constantly enriching and becoming more humane. Young people in particular are facing pressure from all sides and may not want children. Therefore, they must take contraceptive measures in their daily sexual lives. Contraceptive measures are also a way to ensure their own health. So let us take a look at what are the best contraceptive measures? Let’s take a look at it together.

1. Emergency contraception, as the name suggests, is a temporary measure and a contraceptive method used in "tense" situations.

An "emergency" situation is when you are having sex without taking any protective measures or when the method you are using fails. Such as improper use of condoms, condom rupture, slippage, missed pills, or IUD falling off, rape, etc. At this time, you can take some emergency contraceptive measures as a remedy to avoid pregnancy. It must be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse to be effective, and a single dose of the drug is only effective for a short period of time, and unprotected sex should not be allowed again.

There are more than a dozen emergency contraceptive methods that have been tested, among which the main ones that have been proven to be effective are levonorgestrel and the low-dose mifepristone that is currently under study. The former is also known as Yuting and Huiting. It is an over-the-counter medicine. Each tablet contains 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel. Take one tablet as soon as possible after sex and then take another tablet after 12 hours. Mifepristone was first successfully researched by the French in the 1980s, and was also produced by Chinese pharmaceutical factories a few years ago. Its trade names are Xiyin and Hanzhuting. It is now widely used for medical abortion. In fact, this drug is very likely to be the most promising emergency contraceptive drug for mankind so far. Its advantages are high efficiency, simplicity and safety. The price is also relatively cheap. Only one tablet of 25 mg of mifepristone needs to be taken orally each time. It is still a prescription drug and is available in every hospital's obstetrics and gynecology department. In the near future, the drug may become more readily available over the counter.

A copper IUD inserted within 5 days of sexual intercourse is highly effective as an emergency contraceptive. It is particularly suitable for women who are contraindicated for the above-mentioned hormonal methods or women who plan to continue using intrauterine devices as a long-term contraceptive method, and it has a protective effect on subsequent sexual life during the same period.

To do emergency contraception well, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Have a sense of time. Existing research data shows that the earlier the medicine is taken, the better the effect. Do not delay. Drug contraception should not exceed 72 hours, especially when having sex during ovulation. The medicine should be taken as soon as possible.

Second, emergency contraception is a temporary remedy and must be taken within the prescribed period according to the instructions. It cannot replace conventional contraceptive methods for the following reasons:

1. Emergency contraception is not as effective as conventional contraception, which can prevent pregnancy in 80%-85% of women.

2. The dosage of the emergency contraceptive pill levonorgestrel (Yuting) is 10 times larger than that of conventional oral contraceptives. If it is used repeatedly after each sexual intercourse, it will have an impact on your health in the long run; 3. Emergency contraceptive pills will cause certain changes to the menstrual cycle, which may be advanced or delayed. Repeated use of emergency contraceptive pills will lead to menstrual disorders, prolonged bleeding or spotting, which will bring inconvenience to women's life and work.

3. Emergency contraception is ineffective in preventing sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.

What is the best contraceptive measure? The above has given a detailed answer. Contraceptive methods are more diverse, including condoms, safe period contraception, IUDs, etc. Different contraceptive methods should be selected according to your physical condition. I hope everyone can choose the appropriate contraceptive measures according to their own conditions.