Contraceptives for girls, efficiency, what to choose

In our time, there is nothing to surprise people. Probably, therefore, we treat the girls' early sexual maturation as a norm. Meanwhile, the first pregnancy at an early age nowadays often ends with an artificial interruption (abortion), which often leads to the development of complications and, ultimately, infertility. That is why the choice of contraceptives for girls in the adolescent period is of prime importance.



Contraception for teenagers.
Despite the abundance of information in terms of preventing the onset of unwanted pregnancies, not many girls think about it when they have sexual intercourse. And not every one of them knows that not all contraceptives protect against sexual infections, or treat it too lightly (most likely because of age), against which today the infection rate of STDs (including AIDS) is so high, . Hence, contraception for adolescent girls should provide, above all, preventing abortion and infection with sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, the most effective method of contraception during this period is considered hormonal. However, this method is not without flaws, one of which is not prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are allowed for young girls not less than 160 cm tall if they have a regular sex life, if the first menstruation took place more than two years ago, in the presence of one sexual partner (permanent), in the absence of obesity at any stage and cardio -Vascular diseases.

But the World Health Organization (WHO) is more inclined to use teens combined contraceptive pills, since their effect has minimal impact on the course of natural processes in the female body and contribute to the stabilization of the menstrual cycle. According to the recommendations of all the same WHO girls at a young age, minipills are contraindicated, which is due to the high probability of developing side effects, in particular bloody discharge.

If the girl had unprotected sexual intercourse (sexual intercourse), then emergency contraception is recommended as an emergency measure. Use of such protective equipment is possible only within 72 hours after unprotected communication. However, remember that this method of protection against the onset of unwanted pregnancy is not always possible, only in special cases (rape, condom break, etc.), since the frequency of serious side effects is very high.

Barrier contraceptives can be effectively used to prevent infection with sexual infections, moreover, with proper use, these drugs have a high contraceptive effect. To increase the contraceptive effect, condoms can be combined with spermicides (creams, gels, pastes, etc.). But the latter should not be used as a contraceptive, as this is not advisable because of their low contraceptive effectiveness.

Proceeding from the foregoing, a good protection from the onset of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases is the use of a combination of contraceptive oral means and a condom (female).

Contraceptives for girls 19-35 years.
During this period, girls can use almost all methods of contraception: barrier (cervical caps, vaginal diaphragms, sponges), chemical or spermicides (creams, jellies, sprays, candles, etc.), intrauterine (intrauterine spiral), biological (temperature, calendar, cervical) and hormonal (tablets, patches, injections, implants, rings). The selection of contraceptives should be handled only by a highly qualified gynecologist, taking into account the specific features of the woman and the presence of contraindications.

Hormonal contraceptives for women from 19 to 35 years are the most preferable and highly effective in terms of protection from the onset of an unplanned pregnancy. In addition, this group of contraceptives serves as an excellent prophylaxis for gynecological diseases, in particular endometriosis , menstrual disorders , infertility.

Combined oral contraceptives for girls despite contraceptive effectiveness have contraindications and serious side effects. In this age interval, girls are recommended mini-pili with an active active ingredient - progestogen. These contraceptives have an effect on cervical mucus thickening it, as well as changing the endometrium, against which spermatozoa penetrate into the uterus cavity, and, therefore, the attachment or implantation of the egg becomes impossible. It should be noted that the properly selected means of this group positively influence the hormonal background of a woman, which can not but affect the condition of the skin, hair and nails (the complexion, teenage pimples disappear, the condition of nails and hair improves). Improperly selected contraceptives can affect a woman's health, and in the most negative way.

Intrauterine spirals as a means of intrauterine contraception are also recommended by leading specialists as an effective protection against pregnancy in the absence of contraindications to other contraceptives. Hormonal spirals have a lot of advantages, they are convenient and easy to use and are used from three to five years. However, with this method of protection, the probability of infection into the uterus increases significantly, which is especially risky in the presence of several non-permanent partners. In addition, you should know that spirals are capable of provoking inflammation in the genitals. Similarly, the spiral can cause inflammation of the genital organs. That is why such contraceptives are contraindicated not yet given birth to girls.

The female condom and other barrier means are effective for girls and women effective contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and STD infection, which is especially important if the woman has several sexual partners at the same time, as well as contraindications to other methods of protection, breast-feeding, high risk infection with venereal diseases and with irregular sexual life. Using a condom requires mandatory consultation with a gynecologist, use skills. In addition, he has no side effects when compared with other contraceptive methods. In this case, it is important only to follow the instructions, the correct level of effectiveness depends on the correct application. When choosing to give preference to condoms of high quality, preferably in pharmacy chains, where all storage conditions are met. When a condom is broken, emergency contraception is recommended. Barrier methods cover the way of sperm in the uterus, but for greater effect it is better to additionally use chemical contraceptives.

Biological methods of contraception and interrupted sexual intercourse (PAP) are not recommended for use because they have low efficiency. To use them, a woman must know and understand some of the processes taking place in her body, besides, she must have a clear or stable menstrual cycle. Interrupted sexual intercourse in addition to its inefficiency (in the process of the act there is still a small amount of sperm of a man) can provoke a man's development of a violation of erectile function and others.

And finally, the choice of method and means of protection entrust professionals, do not rely on the opinion of good friends, familiar friends, "familiar" acquaintances, etc. All this is fraught with sad results. Only a specialist will be able to correctly pick up a reliable and highly effective means, taking into account your individual characteristics.