What is emergency contraception?

Not everyone has sex for the purpose of reproducing the next generation. Some couples who do not want children must take contraceptive measures when having sex. There are many methods of contraception in modern society, one of which is emergency contraception. As the name suggests, emergency contraception is a special method of contraception for emergency situations. Today I will give you some detailed knowledge about emergency contraception.

What is emergency contraception

As we are becoming more and more civilized in all aspects, our ideas and concepts are gradually catching up with the international standards. The word "sex" is no longer so difficult to talk about, and contraception has gradually changed from a secret to necessary common sense. Sometimes sex isn't planned, or we accidentally skip using protection. In order to avoid unexpected visits from the baby, we need to take timely remedial measures.

There are many ways and channels for emergency contraception. Women may have many doubts and confusions when choosing, which is actually normal. Everything has two sides. Only after comprehensive understanding and weighing can we make the so-called wise choice.

What are the methods of emergency contraception?

Currently, the more common contraceptive methods are drug contraception and physical contraception. The physical method can be divided into two types. The following is a detailed introduction to each method. Female friends who are interested can read it in detail:

1. Emergency contraceptive pills

Generally speaking, taking emergency contraceptive pills after sex is the most popular contraceptive method among women. Firstly, it is very quick to buy contraceptive pills, as they are sold in every pharmacy on the street; secondly, it is very convenient to put into practice. Just like taking general medicines, there is no operational difficulty in taking birth control pills. As long as you take the pills on time and in the right amount, you can usually achieve good contraceptive effects. However, medicines are still medicines after all, especially this type of contraceptive that takes effect quickly. It is understandable that there are some side effects. You must not take them frequently.

2. Timely flushing method for contraception

This is a very safe and relatively reliable method of contraception, but it is slightly more complicated to use than oral contraceptives. After sexual intercourse, female friends can immediately squat and rinse the reproductive tract with water. After the rinse is completed, wait for the water to completely flow out before standing up. If you can do this flushing twice within five minutes after sex, the contraceptive effect will be quite good. The water used to clean the vagina can be warm water or a solution mixed with washing liquid ingredients. It can inhibit sperm motility and have a bactericidal effect, making it an excellent choice for emergency contraception. In addition, female friends should try not to use soapy water to wash the reproductive tract, because soapy water is highly alkaline and will change the acidity and alkalinity in the reproductive tract, which may be detrimental to the growth and reproduction of other beneficial bacteria.

3. IUD for contraception

The success rate of IUD contraception is quite high. This internal contraceptive device can effectively prevent sperm and egg from meeting each other and will not affect the stability of the body's internal environment. Compared with the 72-hour effectiveness of contraceptive pills and the 5-minute time limit of the flushing method, IUD contraception is not so urgent and can be operated within five days.

In addition to being used for emergency contraception, intrauterine devices can also play a role in long-term birth control. For women who already have children and have no plans to have children again, once the IUD is inserted, it is not removed and can provide safety for about 10 years. However, the IUD is a foreign body to the human body after all. It requires careful care after placement and attention to changes in the lower body. It must be replaced in time before the expiration of its service life to avoid inflammation or rejection reactions.