Patient's question:
I just got married, but I don't know what I should pay attention to regarding sexual health between the two of us. Also, I don't want children. How can I do that? Are there better methods of contraception?Doctor's answer:
1、Safe Period Method: Contraceptive success rate 70%-80%Principle: Avoiding fertile period sexual activity based on ovulation patterns.
Method: For women with regular menstrual cycles, ovulation typically occurs 14-16 days before the next expected period. The days immediately before and after this date are unsafe, while other days are considered safe.
2. External Contraceptive Cream/Membrane: Contraceptive success rate 70%-80%
Principle: Soluble membranes containing spermicidal drugs, or devices that reduce sperm mobility.
Method: Before sexual activity, roll the membrane into a ball and place it in the vagina. It becomes effective after dissolving.
3. Male Condom: Contraceptive success rate 80%-98%
Principle: Preventing sperm from meeting with eggs.
Method: Worn over the male reproductive organ before intercourse.
4. Liquid Condom: Contraceptive success rate over 96%
Principle: This product kills various sexually transmitted pathogens and sperm within 1 minute through chemical sterilization and physical barriers, thus achieving contraception. Dosage: Use the special applicator. 3 minutes before sleep or sexual activity, inject 4.2 ml of the cream into the vagina once, with effects lasting 8 hours.
5. Intrauterine Device (IUD): Contraceptive success rate over 95%
Principle: Preventing fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus.
Method: Inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider.
6. Oral Short-Term Contraceptives: Contraceptive success rate 99.9%
Principle: Suppressing ovulation and altering cervical mucus changes with medication.
Method: The first dose should be taken on days 1-5 of the menstrual cycle, with one tablet taken daily without interruption. Effects begin 14 days after the first dose.