Choosing the right contraceptive method that suits your body and lifestyle is important. Each method is different in terms of duration, convenience, and impact on the body. This article will help you understand the best options available.
1. Condoms
- Easy to use, just wear before starting sexual intercourse
- Available in various sizes and types
Advantages:
- Prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases if used correctly
- No hormonal effects
- Easy to purchase and inexpensive
Suitable for:
- Those who want to prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases
- Those who do not want to use hormones
2. Monthly Birth Control Pills
- Must be taken daily starting within the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle
- Available in 21 pills and 28 pills packs, the 28-pill pack includes 7 placebo pills to help maintain continuity
Advantages:
- Highly effective when taken on time and consistently
- Helps regulate menstrual cycles and reduce menstrual pain
Suitable for:
- Those who can take pills regularly on time
- Those who want to control hormones and regulate menstrual cycles
3. Contraceptive Injections
- Injected every 1 or 3 months depending on the type of medication
- Must be administered by a doctor
Advantages:
- No need to take daily pills
- Highly effective when injected on time
- Suitable for those who want long-term contraception
Suitable for:
- Those who want contraception without worrying about forgetting to take pills
- Those who want long-term contraception
4. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- A small device inserted into the uterus by a doctor
- Available in both hormonal IUD and copper IUD
- Can provide contraception for 5-10 years
Advantages:
- Highly effective over 99%
- No need to worry about forgetting to take pills or injections
- Can be removed when planning to have children
Suitable for:
- Those who want long-term contraception
- Those who do not want to use hormones (in the case of copper IUD)
5. Contraceptive Implants
- A small rod implanted under the skin of the upper arm
- Effective for 3-5 years
Advantages:
- No need to worry about forgetting to take pills
- Highly effective over 99%
- Can be removed when planning to have children
Suitable for:
- Those who want long-term contraception
- Those who are not convenient with methods that require frequent attention, such as daily pills or monthly injections
6. Male and Female Sterilization
- A permanent contraceptive method, female sterilization involves cutting or tying the fallopian tubes, while male sterilization involves cutting or tying the vas deferens
Advantages:
- Nearly 100% effective in preventing pregnancy
- No impact on sexual performance
- No more worries about pregnancy
Suitable for:
- Those who are certain they want permanent contraception
- Those who have enough children
Choose the Contraceptive Method that Suits You
- If you want to prevent diseases and pregnancy → Condoms
- If you want to control hormones and menstrual cycles → Monthly Birth Control Pills
- If you want long-term contraception without taking pills → Contraceptive Injections
- If you want contraception for several years → IUD or Implants
- If you want permanent contraception → Sterilization
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