Patient's question:
I saw online that there are birth control pills inserted into the vagina. Could you please tell me if such pills exist? Where can I buy them? 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 contains 50 milligrams of alkylphenol polyethylene glycol. The film is very thin, white or slightly yellow, semi-transparent, with each size measuring 5.5 centimeters and a drug dosage of 22 milligrams. It dissolves easily in water and is not absorbed by the human body. After dissolving in the vagina, it has a spermicidal effect, and the viscosity of the drug affects sperm activity.
〖Usage Method】（１）Male Method: Apply one to the head of the penis and push it into the deep part of the vagina. Leave it for 2-3 minutes until the film dissolves, then engage in sexual intercourse. （２）Female Method: Fold one in half twice. Insert it into the deep part of the vagina with your fingers and wait for 5 minutes until the film dissolves before engaging in sexual 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 results. 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 viscosity of the cream to affect sperm activity, 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 sexual intercourse.
〖Pros and Cons】The method is simple, does not affect the pleasure of both parties, 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%.