What are the methods of contraception after the event?

Everyone knows that sex life is an important way to enhance the relationship between husband and wife. If there is disharmony in sex life, it will affect the relationship between husband and wife. However, some couples have a better sex life, but because they don’t want to have children so early, contraception becomes a problem they most want to know. Many friends will choose contraception after the fact, so what are the methods of contraception after the fact?

How women can prevent pregnancy after sex

There are many reasons for pregnancy, and before menopause, contraception has always been an issue of concern for men and women. But what can we do if we have sex without any protection? The most commonly considered methods of "morning after" contraception are emergency contraceptive pills and IUDs.

Emergency contraception is a medication taken within 72 hours after having sex without taking contraceptive measures or after contraceptive measures fail (such as condom breakage, slippage, loss of control of ejaculation outside the body, incorrect calculation of the safe period, etc.), or a copper intrauterine device (commonly known as an IUD) is placed within 5 days to avoid pregnancy as a remedial measure. There are two main methods you can take: taking medication or having a copper IUD inserted.

Many people know how to use emergency contraceptive pills, such as Yuting, Baoshiting, Anting, etc. However, these hormonal emergency contraceptive pills are only suitable for women under the age of 39, because women over the age of 40 have ovarian dysfunction and are prone to menstrual disorders or amenorrhea. Taking the medicine is more likely to cause menstrual disorders (such as irregular bleeding) or amenorrhea.

Another method of emergency contraception is to place a copper-containing IUD in the uterus within 5 days after sexual intercourse. In recent years, some studies have shown that delaying the placement until 7-10 days after sexual intercourse can also achieve better post-coital contraception effects. The placement of an IUD is suitable for those who have already given birth and are willing to use it as a long-term contraceptive, with no age limit. The advantage is that in addition to the placement time being later than other methods, it can provide new options for those who cannot use hormone drugs, such as those who have contraindications to taking hormone drugs, breast cancer, abnormal liver function or recent history of liver disease or jaundice, venous thrombosis, cerebrovascular accident, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, depression, and allergies to drug ingredients.

However, not all women are suitable for IUD insertion. It is not recommended for those who have not given birth. Women with gynecological tumors, pelvic inflammatory disease or sexually transmitted diseases, or irregular menstruation should not have an IUD inserted. And women who have an IUD inserted must have regular follow-up visits as directed by their doctor.

Finally, it is important to note that whether you plan to take medication or insert an IUD, you need to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. Emergency contraception is a method of last resort. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you should use reliable daily contraceptive methods such as condoms.

The above is an introduction to the methods of post-coital contraception. In fact, each contraceptive method is not absolute, so some friends may still get pregnant after taking contraceptive measures. When an unexpected pregnancy occurs, you must face it calmly, find the most appropriate solution, and try to minimize the harm to the female body.