You are not sure if you are with your lifelong partner and there’s a lot you still want to do; a pregnancy does not in any way fit in with your plans right now!
Contraceptive methods are available precisely for this reason, to prevent unwanted pregnancy. There are many effective types of contraception, the most appropriate depends on you, your lifestyle and the type of relationship you have.
At HC Marbella we will examine your case with you and advise you on which one we think would be the best suited to your needs and preferences, whilst providing you with comprehensive information on them all.
There is a wide variety of contraception available, with different classifications. At HC Marbella we prefer to classify them according to their duration: short acting (1 month) or long acting (3 to 5 years) and their composition: hormonal or non-hormonal.
1.Hormonal contraceptive methods are those most commonly used throughout the world, and are very effective. They act by inhibiting ovulation, they also cause mucous to thicken and the neck of the uterus to become impenetrable to sperm.
2.Non-hormonal contraceptive methods include barrier methods (condom or diaphragm) and the intrauterine device (Copper IUD). They are less effective than hormonal methods, although sometimes they are necessary for medical reasons or to complement a hormonal method to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
– Points in its favour include: regulation of the menstrual cycle, reduction in flow and reduction in period pain. It also reduces the risk of anaemia and the risk of ovarian, endometrial and colon cancer.
– Points against include: lack of protection against sexually transmitted diseases as well as possible side effects such as nausea and headache. Long-acting methods do not contain oestrogen and therefore do not regulate the menstrual cycle well, this can cause undesired bleeding.
In general, hormonal contraceptives are quite safe, millions of women have been using them for many years, the benefits outweighing the risks. However there are a group of conditions which must be ruled out before starting them, to prevent any risk. These include: severe liver disease, diabetes and history of stroke as well as current pregnancy. At HC Marbella we recommend that you do not start to use any form of contraception before speaking to a specialist. What is right for your friend may not be right for you!
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