What is the best method of contraception?

There are many ways to prevent pregnancy. The more common ones include wearing condoms and taking birth control pills. These are relatively traditional methods with good results. However, it is very difficult to find a contraceptive method that suits you, because you also have to consider your health status. Not every contraceptive method is suitable for you. So what is the best method of contraception?

Method 1: Calculate ovulation date based on menstrual cycle

This method is also called the calendar method.

A woman's ovulation occurs between her menstrual periods. Although the menstrual cycle can be long or short, the interval between ovulation and the start of the next menstruation is relatively fixed, usually about 14 days.

The safe period is calculated from the first day of the next menstrual period. Counting back 14 days is the ovulation day. The ovulation day and the 5 days before and 4 days after are unsafe days. The rest of the time is a safe period. Editor's recommendation: What is safe period contraception? Is it reliable?

For example: the menstrual period is 28 days, and the first day of this menstruation is June 2, then the next menstruation will be on June 30 (June 2 plus 28 days). Subtract 14 days and you will ovulate on June 16th. The ovulation day and the 5 days before and 4 days after it, that is, June 11-20 is the ovulation period. The rest of the time is the safe period (except for menstruation).

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To calculate the ovulation period using this method, first of all, you need to know the length of the menstrual cycle to calculate the start date of the next menstrual period and the ovulation date. Therefore, for women with irregular menstrual cycles, they cannot calculate the date of the next menstrual period, nor can they calculate the ovulation period and safe period.

Method 2: Using basal body temperature to determine ovulation day

Basal body temperature refers to the body temperature measured after waking up from a long period of sleep and before any activity. The body temperature measured in this way will not be affected by exercise, eating, etc. Can be used to compare daily body temperatures.

A normal woman's basal body temperature is cyclical, just like the menstrual cycle, and is related to ovulation. Under normal circumstances, a woman's basal body temperature is lower before ovulation, rises after ovulation, and continues until the next menstrual period before starting to drop. The basal body temperature of the next menstrual cycle repeats the above changes.

[Measure basal body temperature]

Measure the temperature every morning before waking up and getting out of bed, then fill in the temperature on the record sheet and connect the daily body temperature into a curve. The body temperature is lower in the first half of menstruation and rises in the second half of menstruation. Ovulation occurs before the body temperature rises or during the process of rising from low to high.

The safe period can be determined by finding the ovulation date based on the basic curve using the method mentioned above.

Basal body temperature generally needs to be measured continuously for more than 3 menstrual cycles. If you have a cold, fever, diarrhea, insomnia, drink alcohol, use an electric blanket, etc. during the temperature measurement process, it will affect the basal body temperature and should be stated at the bottom of the record sheet.

Method 3: Using cervical mucus to determine ovulation day

Cervical mucus is produced by special cells in the cervical canal. The amount and nature of cervical mucus changes with ovulation and menstrual cycle. During one menstrual cycle, three types of cervical mucus appear successively: infertile type, fertile type and extremely fertile type.

Infertility type cervical mucus is the early mucus in the menstrual cycle, which appears after the menstruation is over and lasts for about 3 days. At this time, the cervical mucus is less and more viscous, the vulva is dry and not moist, and the underwear will not be stained with mucus.

Fertilizable cervical mucus: This type of mucus appears after the 9th to 10th day of the menstrual cycle. As the follicles in the ovaries develop and estrogen levels rise, the cervical mucus gradually increases, becomes thinner, and becomes milky white. At this time, the vulva feels moist.

Highly fertile type cervical mucus; a few days before ovulation, cervical mucus contains more water and is clearer like egg white, with the lowest viscosity, smooth and elastic. The mucus can be pulled into very long threads (up to more than 10 cm) with the thumb and index finger. At this time, the vulva feels noticeably moist.

It is generally believed that the secretion is clear and transparent like egg white. The day with the longest stringiness may be the ovulation day. This day and the 3 days before and after are the ovulation period.

[hint]

Using cervical mucus to determine the ovulation date requires training and guidance from a professional doctor. It is necessary to observe cervical mucus several times a day. Generally, you can use your fingers to take mucus from the vaginal opening for examination after getting up, before taking a bath or before urinating. Observe the appearance and viscosity of the mucus on your fingers, and check the stringy reaction with your fingers. And the ovulation period should be determined through observation of more than one menstrual cycle.

Don't let the safe period become unsafe

Safe period contraception should be used during normal sexual life. If it is not strictly controlled or used improperly, it can easily lead to failure.

The key to using safe period contraception is to accurately determine the ovulation period. But it is suitable for women with normal menstruation. When the environment changes or the woman is emotionally unstable, the ovulation day will be advanced or delayed, and the original safe period will become less safe. Therefore, no matter which method is used to determine the safe period, it should be used only after mastering it. If these three methods are used in combination, you can maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses, achieving greater results.

However, outside the safe period, some measures must be taken, otherwise accidents are inevitable after the happiness. Some people resort to having sex during menstruation, thinking it is definitely safe. It should be said that safety is one aspect. During bleeding days, women are very susceptible to infection, and any "action" at this time is also unsafe for women's health.

The above is an introduction to which method is the best for contraception. Some of the methods introduced above are relatively effective methods. I would like to remind my friends to take contraceptive measures before marriage to avoid unwanted pregnancy. At the same time, when choosing a contraceptive method, try to choose one that suits you as much as possible to reduce the harm.