Contraception
Contraception must be reliable, work well, and also match your body, your needs, and your lifestyle.
Among the many options, the most suitable one is different for everyone, professional advice will help you choose the best one!
Contraceptive pill
Today's modern pills all have a low hormone content, are safe to take and rarely have side effects.
Advantages: makes the cycle predictable (postponable), has an antiandrogenic effect, PMS symptoms are reduced, menstruation is less crampy
Disadvantages: requires daily attention, you can forget to take it, tablets containing estrogen cannot be taken in case of certain diseases
Hormonal intrauterine device (modern spiral)
The intrauterine device is placed inside the uterus by a gynecologist. An excellent choice for those who want long-term protection.
Advantages: reliable long-term protection max. For 8 years, you can't forget it, it doesn't require daily attention, menstruation weakens or even stops while the device is on (it can also be used to treat irregular menstruation)
Disadvantages: higher cost
Intrauterine device (classic copper coil)
The intrauterine device is placed inside the uterus by a gynecologist. An older but reliable method
Advantages: reliable long-term protection max. For 5 years, it cannot be forgotten, it does not require daily attention
Disadvantages: menstruation can be longer and crampier. It cannot be used in case of metal allergy. Not recommended for nulliparous women.
Vaginal ring
Contraceptive hormones are absorbed from the soft, flexible ring inserted into the vagina.
Advantages: it does not require daily care (but the ring must be replaced in time), the active ingredients avoid the liver, so fewer hormones are enough
Disadvantages: due to its estrogen content, it cannot be used in certain diseases.
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive hormones are absorbed from the patch stuck to the skin.
Advantages: it does not require daily care (but the patch must be changed in time), the active ingredients avoid the liver, so fewer hormones are enough
Disadvantages: due to its estrogen content, it cannot be used in certain diseases.
Pessary, cervical cap
The patient inserts the device into the vagina before intercourse
Advantages: in combination with spermicide gel, they provide good protection, they do not contain hormones, one device can be used many times
Disadvantages: proper placement requires some practice.