Which contraceptive method is best?

There are many forms of contraception. Common contraceptive methods such as condoms and birth control pills are relatively traditional contraceptive methods and have good contraceptive effects. However, it is difficult to find a contraceptive method that suits you, because not every contraceptive method is suitable for you. You have to choose according to your physical health and the situation at the time. So let us find out which contraceptive method is the best?

When will it be safe?

Normal women of childbearing age have menstruation once a month. The period from the beginning of this menstruation to the first day of the next menstruation is called a menstrual cycle. For example, from the perspective of contraception, each menstrual cycle of a woman can be divided into bleeding days, days when pregnancy is most likely to occur, and safe days. As long as you ensure that it is within the safe period, then "pure natural" is safe.

You have to find it yourself

Many people know that there are a few safe days each month. But I always can't find it correctly or I don't know how to find it at all.

In fact, it is very simple to find it, and there is more than one way, but you must understand the principle before looking for it.

Women release only one egg each month. Ovulation date is generally about 14 days before the next menstrual period. After the egg is released from the ovary, it can survive in the fallopian tube for 1 to 2 days, waiting for fertilization; sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for 2 to 3 days. Sexual intercourse in the days before and after the egg is released makes conception very likely. To be on the safe side, avoid "natural" sex 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation, as well as 10 days including the ovulation day.

Logically speaking, it is not easy to get pregnant at other times except the days mentioned above, so it should be safe. It is called the safe period. However, such calculations also involve risks, because women's cycles are greatly affected by the environment and emotions, and will change when encountering special events. If the safe period is divided into two types in a fixed way, it will become unsafe. The safe period must be used in conjunction with several other methods to be truly safe. For example: calculating based on the menstrual cycle, measuring basal body temperature and observing cervical mucus secretion.

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).

[hint]

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.

Which contraceptive method is best? The above has been answered in detail. The best way to ensure that contraceptive methods can have a good contraceptive effect is to take contraceptive measures before marriage. It is normal to take contraceptive measures before marriage. Only by choosing a contraceptive method that suits you can you enhance your health as much as possible and reduce harm to your body. I hope everyone will pay attention to the choice of contraception.