10 pros and cons of female contraceptive methods

　　Short-acting oral contraceptive pills for women:

　　The advantage of daily contraceptive pills is that they have the most satisfactory contraceptive effect (the failure rate of intrauterine devices is twice that of birth control pills) and have fewer side effects. Current research also shows that oral contraceptives prevent Uterus endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer function without increasing the breast cancer incidence rate. Its main disadvantage is its impact on the cardiovascular system, which increases cardiovascular disease , the possibility of increased blood lipids and incidence of thrombosis. In addition, daily use is cumbersome and it is easy to miss doses, causing contraceptive failure.

　　Long-acting oral contraceptive pills for women:

　　This is a synthetic estrogen that can be taken once a month. It is simple, convenient and relatively safe. The disadvantage is that it causes an increase in blood pressure, and there is a risk of hidden diabetes. The medication period is generally not more than 5 years. The injection effects and side effects are basically the same.

　　Subcutaneously implanted long-acting contraceptive pills:

　　Progesterone drugs are loaded into the silicone tube and implanted under the skin. They can be continuously and slowly released from the capsule to achieve a long-term contraceptive effect. The advantage is that the dose is small, has no effect on breastfeeding, the drug does not pass through the liver, and blood lipid levels are normal. Disadvantages include irregular vaginal bleeding, reduced menstruation, amenorrhea ； Surgery is required for use and discontinuation of use.

　　Emergency contraception (morning after pill):

　　A remedy used after sexual intercourse. Drugs began to appear in the 1970s, including large-dose estrogen, combined estrogen and progesterone, but the effect was not very satisfactory, and nausea and vomiting reactions were severe. Current research has found that mifepristone has an ideal effect and mild side effects. However, the drug has been developed for a short time. Its use as a once-monthly drug requires further observation and has not been applied. clinical。

　　External contraceptive pills:

　　There are many types, the commonly used ones include 741 contraceptive membrane, etc. The advantage is that it is easy to use, but the disadvantage is that when there is less vaginal secretion, it affects the dissolution of the drug film, thereby affecting the contraceptive effect. Some people have side effects of vaginal burning and increased vaginal secretion.

　　Vaginal ring:

　　The ring made of silicone contains progesterone for sustained release. Its functions and side effects are the same as those of subcutaneously implanted long-acting contraceptive pills. You need to place and remove them yourself. May increase the chance of vaginal infection.

　　Intrauterine device:

　　Foreign objects are artificially placed in the uterine cavity, mostly metal rings, to inhibit the implantation of the embryo sac. Some contraceptive rings contain contraceptive pills and copper to increase the contraceptive effect. The advantages are convenience, long-lasting effect, safety and effectiveness, but the side effects are also obvious, such as ring pregnancy, heavy menstruation, stomach ache , the IUD falls off or is ectopic, etc.

　　Sterilization:

　　include female sterilization and male Sterilization, the most commonly used procedures are fallopian tube ligation in women and vas deferens sterilization in men. Surgical sterilization is completely effective. If you want to get pregnant again, you need surgery to restore the canal.

　　Tool contraception:

　　Even if you use a male condom for contraception, if used properly, this method has a satisfactory contraceptive effect and can also prevent sexually transmitted diseases. However, some people experience decreased comfort and sexual satisfaction.

　　Safe period contraceptive methods:

　　It is a method of avoiding sexual intercourse during the monthly ovulation period of women, that is, the period when women are more likely to become pregnant, in order to achieve contraceptive purposes. The advantage of this method is that it can avoid the side effects and troubles of contraceptive pills, the side effects of contraceptive devices and tools, and concerns about surgery. The disadvantage is that the failure rate is high. 》》》  What days are not allowed to have sex? Chinese sexual taboo chart