Which of the three contraceptive methods is the most harmful to your health?

1. Intrauterine contraceptive ring

Contraceptive mechanism: The contraceptive success rate is over 95% by preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.

Advantages: Few side effects, can be left in place for a long time, even until menopause.

Key points for safe contraception: The ring can easily move out of its normal position within 3 months after insertion, so you should get X-rays regularly to avoid getting pregnant due to the ring moving out of its normal position. People with gynecological inflammation, heavy or irregular menstruation, and reproductive tract tumors should not wear the IUD.

2. External contraceptive film

Contraceptive mechanism: Contraception by reducing sperm motility, with a success rate of 96%.

Advantages: It does not damage the vaginal epithelium and does not change the self-cleaning function of the vagina. It is harmless to the body and does not stain clothes when used for a long time.

Key points for safe contraception: Keep it in a cool and dry place at all times to prevent moisture from affecting the efficacy of the drug. Do not knead it too tightly or too small when using, otherwise it will affect the dissolution of the medicine. Be sure to use your fingers to send it deep into the vagina, and have sexual intercourse after 10 minutes. If sexual intercourse lasts more than half an hour, you should add another one.

3. Male condoms

Contraceptive mechanism: Prevents contraception by preventing sperm from meeting egg, with a success rate of 80%-90%.

Advantages: It has no interfering effect on the female body's physiology and can also prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Key points for safe contraception: The model must be suitable for the user. Moreover, it must be used at the beginning of sexual intercourse. Damaged or deteriorated condoms must not be used again. Afterwards, you must press the upper end of the condom and pull it out together with the penis, and check whether there is semen in the small bag of the condom. This is to confirm that the condom is not damaged.