Common contraceptive methods for women include contraceptive pills, condoms and intrauterine devices.
1. Contraceptive pills: Oral contraceptive pills can inhibit ovulation, thus achieving the purpose of contraception. Commonly used contraceptives include short-acting and long-acting, short-acting contraceptives mainly include drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, etc., and long-acting contraceptives mainly include medroxyprogesterone acetate, etc.; there is also a kind of emergency contraceptives, such as levonorgestrel tablets, etc., but emergency contraceptives have greater side-effects, and can not be taken over a long period of time.
2. Condom: Condom is a commonly used contraceptive method, the contraceptive rate is relatively high, generally can reach about 95%, and can avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Intrauterine device (IUD): For women who are married and have children and have no need to have children for the time being, IUD can be placed, which is a relatively simple, safe and economical method of contraception. However, the IUD may be dislocated or dislodged, so regular ultrasound review is necessary.
Contraception should be used scientifically in order to prevent unwanted pregnancies from causing harm to the body. The use of contraceptives should follow the doctor’s advice. Consultation with a medical professional is recommended for specific cases.