How to prevent pregnancy and which contraceptive method is the best and safest

In daily life, women are very likely to get pregnant unexpectedly, so it is necessary for them to understand how to use contraception best. Generally, there are many contraceptive methods to choose from for men and women in daily life, such as intrauterine devices, condoms, birth control pills, etc., but it is most important to know more about which contraceptive method is suitable for women at different ages.

Condoms refer to the use of non-drug methods to prevent our bodies from becoming pregnant . This contraceptive method is mainly used during sexual intercourse to prevent human sperm and eggs from combining with each other, thereby preventing women from becoming pregnant. In addition, condoms can prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and AIDS, so they are also called condoms. Today's condoms are usually made of natural rubber or polyurethane. Traditional condoms mostly use silicone oil lubricant, which is alkaline and incompatible with the weakly acidic environment of the female vagina. At the same time, silicone oil components have strong adhesion and are easy to adhere to the vaginal wall. Long-term use will endanger women's reproductive health and cause gynecological diseases.

Contraceptive pills are a type of contraceptive measure , generally referring to oral contraceptives, which include female oral contraceptives and male oral contraceptives. Its contraceptive principle is mainly to inhibit ovulation and change the cervical mucus to make it difficult for sperm to penetrate, or to reduce the production of glycogen in the uterine glands to make it difficult for the blastocyst to survive, or to change the activity of the uterus and fallopian tubes to hinder the transportation of the fertilized egg. A drug that prevents sperm and egg from combining to form a fertilized egg, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. When taking various contraceptives, you must develop a good habit of taking them accurately, on time, and in the correct dosage. You cannot change or extend the time of taking the medicine at will. Do not miss or take a dose late. If you find you have missed a dose, take it the next day. Otherwise, it may cause irregular bleeding or contraceptive failure.

The intrauterine device, also known as the IUD , was developed in ancient times. It is recorded that ancient Arabs and Turks placed small stones in the camel's uterus to prevent the camel from becoming pregnant during long journeys in the desert. In the mid-11th century, Israeli scientists reported the use of contraceptive pessaries. In the late 19th century, metal handles were used to correct the position of the uterus, induce labor, and prevent pregnancy. In fact, these devices do not enter the uterine cavity and are not truly functional contraceptive devices. The IUDs are declared by the family planning departments to be "quite popular among women" because they can achieve the purpose of contraception without affecting sexual life. It is easy to insert and remove, "safe and effective", and has "mild" adverse reactions. Currently, the compulsory insertion of this ring has become an important measure for women to take for postpartum contraception.

For women of different ages, what is the best way to prevent pregnancy? The above introduces three effective contraceptive methods. We can choose according to our age to see which one is most suitable for us. Only in this way can we achieve the effect of contraception safely and healthily. We must not be ignorant of everything.