Patient's question:
I saw online that there are birth control pills inserted into the vagina. I would like to ask if such pills exist? Where can they be purchased? What are the benefits and drawbacks of these pills?Follow-up question: Are these pills suitable for everyone?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: External Contraceptive Film:Made from non-ionic surfactants, each sheet of contraceptive film contains 50 milligrams of alkylphenol polyethylene glycol. The film is very thin, white or slightly yellow, semi-transparent, with each sheet measuring 5.5 centimeters in size, containing 22 milligrams of medication. It dissolves easily in water and is not absorbed by the human body. After dissolving in the vagina, the medication has a spermicidal effect, and its viscosity can affect sperm mobility.
〖Usage Method】（1）Male method: Apply one sheet of film to the head of the penis and push it into the deep vagina. Wait for 2–3 minutes for the film to dissolve before engaging in intercourse. （2）Female method: Fold one sheet of film in half twice and insert it into the deep vagina with your fingers. Wait for 5 minutes for the film to dissolve before engaging in intercourse.
〖Pros and Cons】Using this method for contraception has the advantage of being simple, not affecting sexual life, not interfering with the endocrine system, not affecting menstruation, and reliable effectiveness. Statistics show that the contraceptive success rate can reach about 99%. The disadvantage is that some women may experience slight discomfort in the vagina during use.
Contraceptive Cream:
Similar in appearance to toothpaste, it is a commonly used contraceptive product. It has a spermicidal effect and uses the cream's viscosity to affect sperm mobility, preventing sperm from entering the uterine cavity to achieve contraception.
〖Usage Method】Squeeze the contraceptive cream from the tube into the applicator to the standard dosage, then insert the applicator into the bottom of the vagina and inject the cream. Remove the applicator, and you can engage in intercourse.
〖Pros and Cons】The method is simple, does not affect the pleasure of both partners, does not interfere with the endocrine system, and works effectively when used correctly. Observations and statistics show that the contraceptive success rate of the cream can reach about 90%.