Which contraceptive method is the safest?

Nowadays, people's sex lives are becoming more open, and the problem of frequent sexual intercourse is often seen. If the sex life is irregular, the frequency of sexual intercourse is too much, but the contraceptive method is not effective, it is still easy for women to get pregnant unexpectedly. It can be seen that in addition to paying attention to improving sexual lifestyle, it is also necessary to raise awareness of contraception and reduce the chance of pregnancy. So which contraceptive method is the safest?

1. Vaginal spermicide

Effectiveness - up to 94% under optimal use

——Up to 74% in actual use

advantage:

Spermicides increase vaginal lubrication and so can help women with vaginal dryness. This is also an over-the-counter medicine and can be purchased at a pharmacy.

shortcoming:

Some people may be allergic to certain types of spermicides. When used alone, it is not as effective as other methods.

2. Male condoms

Effectiveness - up to 97% under optimal use conditions

——Up to 86% in actual use

advantage:

It can be purchased directly over the counter at pharmacies. During sexual intercourse, men using condoms can prevent bacteria from being introduced into the vagina and also help prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

shortcoming:

Male condoms may crack or slip off; condoms containing spermicide may also irritate the vagina. And it can only play a contraceptive role if the man is willing to use it.

3. Intrauterine device

Effectiveness - up to 99% under optimal use conditions

——Up to 97% in actual use

advantage:

This method involves a doctor placing a plastic or copper IUD in a woman's uterus, which provides convenient, long-term contraception. Once it is removed, women can regain their fertility. In addition, there is currently a progesterone contraceptive device that can release progesterone slowly and steadily to produce a long-term contraceptive effect. Each contraceptive device can be used for one year and can relieve menstrual pain and reduce menstrual blood volume.

shortcoming:

Insertion of the IUD may cause mild discomfort. Copper IUDs may also cause heavy bleeding or menstrual pain in some women. Moreover, this method cannot prevent sexually transmitted diseases, and is not suitable for women who already have sexually transmitted diseases or women who have not given birth.

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about which contraceptive method is the safest. However, everyone needs to pay attention that no matter which method is used for contraception, there are certain disadvantages. For example, intrauterine contraceptive devices can easily damage the endometrium and may also cause ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, correct contraception must be taken seriously.