What are the methods of contraception after the event?

Sexual life is an important bond to maintain the relationship between husband and wife. An disharmonious sex life can easily lead to the breakdown of family relationships. Of course, many couples have a good sex life, but the problem of not wanting children bothers them. So, what are the ways to prevent pregnancy after sex? If you want to understand this issue, you must know about the contraceptive methods at each time and choose the contraceptive method that suits you best. Next, let us learn about the methods of post-coital contraception.

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.

What are the methods of contraception after the event? The above is the answer to this question. Each method has certain risks and is not scientific. There is also a small chance that people will get pregnant. When you accidentally get pregnant, you must face it calmly. You cannot panic and don’t know what method is the best. This is wrong. You must calm down and find the best way to solve the problem.