How many types of birth control pills are there and how women can avoid pregnancy?

　　Birth control pills are a necessity for many families and are also the first choice for many people to achieve successful contraception. However, there are several types of contraceptive pills, and the types that are suitable for each person are different, so it is also important to choose the contraceptive pill that suits you. Since many people don’t know much about birth control pills, some people ask how many types of birth control pills are there? What are the contraceptive methods for women? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　How many types of birth control pills are there?

　　1. Long-acting contraceptive injection

　　Long-acting contraceptive injections are compound progesterone caproate and compound megestrol containing estrogen and progesterone. The first injection is given on the 5th and 10th to 12th days of the menstrual cycle, and then on the 10th day of each menstrual cycle. Progestogen-only contraceptive injections, mainly medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), are injected on the 5th day of menstruation and every 3 months thereafter.

　　About 2/3 of women have irregular bleeding after using simple pregnancy injection. Can be used by lactating women.

　　2. Short-acting contraceptive pills

　　It is easy to take, has reliable contraceptive effect, is harmless to the human body and will not affect future fertility.

　　Usually after dinner on the fifth day of menstruation sleep Before taking the medicine, take one tablet every day for 22 days without interruption. Taking the medicine for one month can prevent pregnancy for one month.

　　3. Contraceptive pills for visiting relatives

　　It is suitable for those who visit relatives and live for more than 10 consecutive days. It can be taken after having sex and is not restricted by the menstrual cycle. You can switch to taking birth control pills when visiting relatives for more than two weeks.

　　4. Long-acting oral contraceptives

　　Take one tablet after lunch on the fifth day of menstruation for the first time, and take the second dose 20 days apart. From then on, take the second dose as the monthly medication date, and take one tablet every month.

　　5. Emergency contraceptive pills

　　Take one emergency contraceptive pill within 2 hours and another one every 12 hours. The earlier the pill is taken, the better the effect. Taking emergency contraceptive pills is a remedial measure and should not be used as a regular contraceptive method and should only be used occasionally. Its dosage is high and its side effects are serious. Generally speaking, experts believe that emergency contraceptive pills should not be used more than three times a year.

　　What are the contraceptive methods for women?

　　1. Contraceptive pills

　　Types of contraceptive pills include short-acting contraceptive pills, long-acting contraceptive pills, family visiting contraceptive pills, subcutaneous implant contraceptive pills, external contraceptive pills, etc. Among them, short-acting contraceptive pills are the most commonly used. If taken correctly, the contraceptive effect is almost 100%.

　　2. IUD

　　The IUD is currently the most widely used long-acting contraceptive tool. The most commonly used IUD is a stainless steel circular ring. This kind of birth control ring can prevent pregnancy for about 20 years once inserted. The disadvantage is that the shedding rate and the pregnancy rate of the ring are high. The contraceptive effect of the copper IUD is better, with lower shedding rate and lower pregnancy rate. It has been promoted and used in various places.

　　3. Vaginal contraceptive ring

　　The vaginal contraceptive ring is easy to use and has good contraceptive effect. Its use has been promoted in some areas.

　　4. Vaginal septum

　　Vaginal diaphragms are troublesome to use. If the placement technique cannot be mastered correctly, it may easily lead to failure, so they cannot be widely used.

　　5. Fallopian tube sterilization surgery

　　Fallopian tube sterilization is a permanent contraceptive measure. One operation can prevent pregnancy for life. It is especially suitable for those who no longer have children or who are unable to have children due to illness. female。

　　6. Vaginal contraceptive sponge

　　The vaginal contraceptive sponge is round in shape, with a diameter of about 5.5 cm and a thickness of about 2.5 cm. One side is concave to cover the cervix, and one side has a ring-shaped strap to pull out the sponge after sex. The success rate is as high as 84%.

　　7. Female contraceptive patch

　　The contraceptive patch is about half the size of a business card, like a small flesh-colored sticker. By continuously releasing hormones, through skin , blood vessels enter the blood, thereby inhibiting ovulation, thereby achieving a contraceptive effect.

　　It can be attached to any of the four areas: buttocks, abdomen, outer arms and outer shoulders, but cannot be attached to the chest. Apply one patch on the first day of your period or the first Sunday of your period, and replace it on the same day each week for three weeks. There is no need to use it during the fourth week. The patch is designed to be waterproof, so users don't have to worry about it falling off when bathing or swimming. The success rate is also as high as 92%.