What are the female contraceptive methods?

There are many methods of contraception, some are for men and some are for women. Currently, women's contraceptive tools include female condoms, contraceptive vaginal rings, and external contraceptive films, which are all female contraceptive tools.

1. New contraceptive tool - subcutaneous implantation

The contraceptive effect of subcutaneous implant can last for 3-5 years and is a long-term contraceptive method. The subcutaneous implant is implanted by a doctor under the skin of the fleshy part of the female upper arm to achieve the purpose of contraception by inhibiting ovulation and increasing the viscosity of cervical mucus. However, if you want to have a subcutaneous implant, you must first go to the hospital for a routine gynecological examination. If you suffer from diseases such as liver and kidney diseases, ovarian cysts, etc., you cannot use this method of contraception. This type of surgery can be performed in the obstetrics and gynecology department of third-level and above hospitals. The applicable population includes those who need long-term contraception and those who have contraindications to taking estrogen.

2. New contraceptive tool - female condom

The appearance of female condoms is somewhat similar to male condoms, but their size is much larger than that of men's condoms. They are made of soft latex sleeves. The closed end is used to cover the cervical opening. There are two rings at each end of the sleeve. The inner ring facilitates the insertion of the condom, and the outer ring covers the genitals. Female condoms have the advantages of support, expansion, and easy insertion, and are designed according to the characteristics of the female reproductive organ. The female condom replaces the inner ring of the traditional female condom with a hemispherical sponge foam body, which concentrates all the advantages of barrier contraception. It also targets the characteristics of female reproductive organs, and has the characteristics of being non-drug, non-systemic, and non-invasive. Women can use it to protect themselves, and it can effectively improve the protection rate of married life and prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Female condoms have just entered the Chinese market and can be purchased in some contraceptive stores in coastal areas. However, it is not easy to promote because it is not very convenient to use.

3. New contraceptive tool - contraceptive vaginal ring

The contraceptive vaginal ring is a soft, transparent ring with an outer diameter of 5.4 mm and a cross-sectional diameter of 4 mm. During use, 15ug of ethinyl estradiol and 120 micrograms of etonogestrel are stably released 24 hours a day, thus achieving reliable contraceptive purposes. It frees women from the inconvenience of having to take pills on a regular basis every day, while still ensuring women's safe contraceptive protection.

4. New contraceptive tool - external contraceptive film

The external contraceptive film is a seemingly ordinary square film. Compared with condoms, it has the advantages of being lighter and safer. Its biggest feature is that it can be used by both men and women. The key to external contraceptive film lies in the placement of the film and its complete dissolution, but for some men and women with allergies, it is better to be cautious. Topical contraceptive films are now widely available on the market and can be purchased in general adult product stores and on the Internet.