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If you’ve started your sex life, but pregnancy is not yet on your wish list, birth control is a must for you. That’s why proper information and a visit to your gynaecologist are the first steps towards a responsible sex life that does not endanger your intimate health or even your life. Find out with Barza why contraceptives are positioned between necessity and risk!
How to choose the right contraceptive method
The safe option is to visit a gynaecologist’s office. It is the only one in a position to offer expert advice. Your doctor will recommend the right contraceptive method for you, taking into account your lifestyle and health. His recommendations will also take into account the appropriate combination of hormones in relation to blood test results. By choosing the right contraceptive solutions, you can protect your intimate health and enjoy your sex life.
Using birth control pills correctly helps you avoid getting an unwanted pregnancy. It is important to bear in mind that this method of contraception does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.
Risks and complications associated with contraceptive methods
All contraceptive methods have both potential risks and associated benefits. Contraceptives taken without a medical check-up are risky. Can cause hormonal imbalances, immunity problems and intimate infections.
Find out what methods are currently available to you and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using them!
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
They may be at increased risk of blood clots, especially in women who smoke, those with certain pre-existing health conditions or those with a genetic predisposition (family history). Other possible side effects include nausea, breast pain or mood changes.
The use of oral contraceptives can also increase the risk of conditions such as thrombosis, heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism.
In general, such health problems are rarely caused by taking contraceptive pills. However, they occur more often in overweight or obese women, in hypertensive people and in bedridden people.
Intrauterine devices (sterile)
The IUD is a medical intrauterine device that offers a fairly high contraceptive protection of up to 99%. Installing this device can increase the risk of developing genital tract infections.
Contraceptive patch
Possible side effects are: skin irritation, stomach pain, menstrual changes, mood changes, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain, high blood pressure.
Contraceptive injections
Some contraceptive injections can cause weight gain, changes in menstruation and a possible delay in the return of fertility after discontinuation.
Subdermal contraceptive implants
Provides up to 99.9% protection. The subdermal implant requires only one implantation every 3 years. Possible side effects: headache, irregular periods, weight gain and breast tenderness.
Barrier contraceptives
Improper use or failure of these contraceptive methods can increase the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. A major advantage is that condoms offer protection against sexually transmitted infections.
Female sterilisation/permanent contraception
Tubal ligation is a permanent and irreversible procedure. Reversibility is uncertain, and the decision to undergo this procedure must be made carefully. Another risk, although rare, is of ectopic pregnancy.
If you’ve decided it’s time to start using or switch from one contraceptive method to another, it’s important to talk to your doctor. It will help you in assessing the risks and benefits, depending on your individual situation and medical history.
