What are some ways to avoid pregnancy?

What are some ways to avoid pregnancy?

There are many methods of contraception. The more common ones we usually use include condoms, birth control pills, etc. Depending on different situations, appropriate contraceptive methods should be adopted. Each contraceptive method can be said to have its advantages and disadvantages. For married people who no longer have plans to have children, they can use the contraceptive ring method, which is also a long-term and relatively appropriate contraceptive method. Let us learn about this aspect.

What are some ways to avoid pregnancy?

1. External contraceptives

Advantages: no side effects, easy to use.

Disadvantages: difficult to purchase, needs to be used each time, high failure rate.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 6-20%.

2. Ejaculation outside the body

Advantages: economical, convenient, and free.

Disadvantages: Requires strong self-control, which is not something that ordinary people can do. Moreover, the secretions that flow out when a man is excited contain a small amount of sperm, but only one sperm is enough for conception.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 20%.

3. Safe period

Advantages: economical, safe, and no side effects.

Disadvantages: The three days before ovulation to two days after ovulation is the dangerous period, and the other days are the safe period. However, it is easier to calculate the safe period for women with regular menstrual cycles (see Calculation of Ovulation Day); this method is not suitable for those with irregular cycles.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 20%.

4. Condoms

Advantages: economical, simple, no side effects, can prevent both contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.

Disadvantages: Requires male cooperation and must be used every time.

Failure rate: The rate of accidental pregnancy within one year using this method ranges from 3% (when used correctly and every time you have sex) to 20% (when used only during the dangerous period or only during ejaculation).

5. Contraceptive pills (oral or injectable)

Advantages: It is easy to use, has the effect of regulating menstruation for women with irregular menstrual cycles, and is helpful for symptoms such as abdominal pain and irritability before menstruation. Long-term use of birth control pills can reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer.

Disadvantages: It needs to be taken daily, which is a big challenge for people with poor memory. Some people worry about side effects, which were caused by early high-dose contraceptives. Now the latest low-dose contraceptives have fewer side effects. The new generation of short-acting contraceptives have effectively changed the side effects of the old generation of contraceptives, such as weight gain, acne, and increased hair, through improved ingredients, and have no effect on the development of the fetus. In other words, as long as you are prepared physically and mentally and are ready to have a baby, you can become pregnant immediately after stopping the medication.

Failure rate: The rate of accidental pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.1 to 0.5%.

6. Intrauterine device (IUD)

Advantages: It can be used for 5 years after being placed once, and it is economical, simple and safe. Removal can restore fertility.

Disadvantages: It is a rather uncomfortable method of contraception. The scale of the operation to place the IUD is almost the same as that of an artificial abortion. It may cause side effects such as increased menstrual bleeding or irregular menstruation, back pain, etc. It is more suitable for women who have given birth.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.6-0.8%.