Your age
Puberty - sexual maturity - menopause Every phase in life places different demands on the choice of the right method of contraception. Here are some examples:
Natural family planning methods and the contraceptive computer cannot be recommended during puberty or menopause. These methods are only suitable for women with a stable menstrual cycle.
Another example is coitus interruptus (withdrawal).
With this method the penis is withdrawn from the vagina immediately before ejaculation. Ejaculation takes place outside the vagina. The method calls for a lot of experience from the man. Young men in particular often make mistakes. It is therefore not suitable for boys in puberty. On the other hand many couples in the second half of life turn back to the withdrawal method as the older man has often developed the self-control that the method requires.
Your health
When choosing a contraceptive you must also think of your health (e.g. previous illnesses) and your life style.
There are medical conditions and circumstances (contraindications) in which use of certain methods of contraception is not allowed or not advisable.
For example, hormonal contraceptives should not be used if you have or have had cancer of the breast or the genital organs.
And the non-hormonal intrauterine device should not be used if you suffer from recurrent pelvic infections.
These examples illustrate how important it is to give your doctor a detailed medical history. A thorough physical and pelvic exam helps to rule out any contraindications and find the contraceptive most suitable for you.
Your lifestyle and habits also play a role in the choice of a suitable contraceptive. For example, you should not smoke if you use a hormonal contraceptive. Smoking increases the risk of thrombosis.
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