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At all times, women (and not only them) have been interested in the issue of protection from unwanted pregnancy. Folk contraceptives were known back in ancient Egypt. Egyptian women mixed mashed acacia shoots with honey and dates. Then this mixture was inserted into the vagina. The effect of this method was based on the fact that acid was formed from the acacia plant glue, which reduced the activity of sperm. There were folk contraceptives with abortifacient properties, and they still exist today.

Traditional contraceptives are still popular today. Some gynecologists include coitus interruptus and the calendar method (it is impossible to get pregnant 5 days before and 5 days after your period).

The simplest folk method is douching with an acidic solution immediately after sexual intercourse. Add a little vinegar (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water) or citric acid (2-5 grams per 1 liter) to the solution. Some women insert lemon slices or aspirin into the vagina. All these methods are aimed at increasing the acidity of the vagina. In a too acidic environment, sperm lose moisture, lose their ability to conceive and die.

It is said that the presence of 30% peas in the diet leads to a contraceptive effect.

There is also a rumor that you should eat canned corn after sexual intercourse and you will not get pregnant.

Abortifacients

These are drugs that cause contractions of the uterus, and as a result, spontaneous rejection of the fetus.

These include plants that have an abortifacient effect; their use will lead to spontaneous miscarriage of the fetus in the early stages.

Recipes

Watercress plant

rinse in water, scald with boiling water, chop, squeeze out the juice through a canvas cloth, dilute with water 1:2 and boil for 1-2 minutes. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

Pour 1 tablespoon of dry crushed club moss

500 ml of water, cook over low heat for 5 minutes, leave for 2 hours in a tightly sealed container, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals. Or leave 2 teaspoons of dry crushed herbs in 2 glasses of cold boiled water for 5 hours, strain. Take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day.

Ground clove seeds

or a tincture of them (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water) is also used as an abortifacient. Or take 15 g of chopped herbs, leave for 1 hour in 1 glass of boiling water, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals.

In Tibetan medicine, the roots of Gentian triflorum

used as a decoction (1:10) orally, 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day as an abortifacient.

Take 1 teaspoon of wild rosemary

for 200 ml of boiling water. Leave for 2 hours, cool, strain. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day.

The disadvantage of all folk remedies is their unreliability. Therefore, it is better to resort to them only in extremely rare cases. For example, if modern methods of contraception are contraindicated for any reason. And, of course, it is better to consult a doctor before using them.

Especially for Lucky-Girl
- Margot Shevchenko
The issue of protection from unwanted pregnancy has been relevant for women in all centuries. Today, the pharmacological industry produces many different contraceptive drugs and products. However, they often have contraindications and often cause negative effects. Many women have to look for alternative methods.

Let's look today at what contraceptives are available in traditional medicine. And there are a lot of them! Perhaps some women will take them on board and use such recipes in the right situation.

If you think that by purchasing a contraceptive pill at the pharmacy and swallowing it, you can safely have sex and not worry about your future health - you are mistaken! Academician N.V. Levashov talks about the consequences of such a popular “easy” method of contraception.

That's why traditional methods of contraception remain popular today.

1. Coriander has been used for a long time. You will need plant seeds. Prepare an infusion. For 800 milliliters of boiling water, take 40 grams of crushed raw materials. Pour it in and leave it in a warm place for at least 10 minutes. Take the infusion regularly after meals, 150-200 milliliters.

2. Our grandmothers drank a decoction of rowan against unwanted pregnancy. To do this, they took the blooming caps of flowers, crushed them and poured 250 milliliters of boiling water into 1 tablespoon. Then the composition was placed in a steam bath and boiled for 20 minutes. After this, the broth was allowed to brew for another 45 minutes. We drank the decoction regularly three times a day, 20 minutes before meals, 300 milliliters. The berries of the plant can also be used for the same purpose. They should also be crushed and take a similar amount. Next, the composition must be placed on low heat and boiled. Accept - the same.

3. Such a “contraceptive” herb as sparrow has long been known. Its leaves, seeds and roots are prepared and made into decoctions. For 15 g of crushed raw materials, take 180 ml of boiling water. Boil in a bathhouse under a closed lid for at least 30 minutes. Then leave for another 45 minutes. Boiling water is added to the strained broth, replenishing the evaporated volume. Take the potion 50 ml three times a day.

4. Temporarily “sterilizes” the woman and such a remedy. Take 10 g of Roman cumin (cumin) and ficus (fig) seeds. Fill them with 100 ml of water, stir and drink. The potion is taken after the end of the last menstruation.

5. To avoid getting pregnant, you can use viburnum bark. 1 tablespoon of crushed raw materials is poured into a glass of water, boiled over low heat to half the volume of liquid. Take 1 tablespoon of the decoction in the morning and evening before dinner.

6. In order to protect against pregnancy, ancient healers recommended eating peas. Long-term pea “therapy” gives a stable contraceptive effect.

Traditional contraceptives after intercourse

Other effective folk remedies

There is such a folk remedy with a contraceptive effect. You need to grind date palm fruits and young acacia shoots in a meat grinder 1:1. Honey must be added to the mushy mass. Next, this mixture should be wrapped in gauze and made a tampon, which is placed in the vagina. The lactic acid released from these ingredients inhibits and therefore prevents pregnancy.

There is a very effective remedy for pregnancy, which has been used by women in the East for a long time. They take equally crushed leaves: licorice and cordifolia roots, pistachio and prickly argan fruits. Fresh honey, milk and butter are added to the mixture. This “pregnancy medicine” is taken orally with water. The contraceptive dose is: 15 g per day.

One famous American sexologist recommends douching the vagina with Coca-Cola. The contraceptive effect of this drink is based on the fact that carbon dioxide and sugar destroy sperm motility. Before using Coca-Cola, it is recommended to shake the bottle well.

In Thailand, women effectively use lemons to prevent pregnancy. To do this, take a small slice of this fruit, peel it from seeds and peel and insert it into the vagina. Lemon should be removed no earlier than 4 hours after intercourse.

Married couples often use such a folk contraceptive as coitus interruptus. Its essence: literally a couple of seconds before ejaculation, the penis is removed from the vagina. Sperm does not enter the uterus and does not give a chance for conception.

To prevent pregnancy, a manganese solution can be used as an effective contraceptive. To do this, potassium permanganate is diluted with water to 0.1%. Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent, which prevents fertilization.

When using folk remedies to prevent unwanted pregnancy, you need to remember that they do not provide a 100% guarantee. And frequent douching with various solutions can cause, which will lead to inflammatory diseases of the female sphere.

It should also be remembered that traditional contraceptives do not protect. Therefore, it is best to discuss the choice of contraception method with a knowledgeable specialist - a gynecologist.

Folk remedies and medications

Emergency contraception is a set of methods that are used after unprotected intimacy. They are aimed at suppressing ovulation so that the egg does not meet the sperm, or at preventing an existing fertilized egg from attaching to the walls of the uterus.

Some means of emergency contraception are approved by official medicine, but all of them are considered harmful to a woman’s body, so they should only be used as a last resort.

List of the best birth control pills

Contraceptives with hormones are recognized as the most popular means of preventing unwanted pregnancy. They effectively perform their task and do not spoil the sensations during sex. The mechanism of protection against fertilization is based on the fact that the drug prevents ovulation. You need to choose such a medication taking into account the patient’s health condition, strictly individually, taking into account hormonal levels. Taking the wrong medication often causes unwanted side effects.

Jess

This medication is a combined oral contraceptive. It is produced by the pharmaceutical company Bayer. The pills contain ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone as active ingredients. The medicine not only prevents unwanted pregnancy, but also alleviates the condition of a woman with severe PMS, helps treat acne, pimples, blackheads and other rashes. The drug prevents the onset of ovulation and changes the density of mucus secreted by the cervix. It thickens, so sperm cannot penetrate through it into the uterus.

The medicine has an improved formula, which uses drospirenone, which belongs to the fourth generation. These tablets also differ from other COCs in their reduced ethinyl estradiol content. Thanks to this composition, the medication causes fewer adverse reactions, such as swelling, weight gain, and mastopathy.

Jess

Advantages:

• reduces pain during menstruation;
• effectively prevents unwanted pregnancy;
• heals the skin.

Flaws:

• after stopping the medication, it takes a long time to restore the cycle;
• the body gets used to the action of the pills;
• libido decreases;
• provokes severe headaches.

The average price of a medicine is 930 rubles.

Marvelon

This medication is also a combination medication. It is produced by a company from the Netherlands, Organon. The tablets contain a low amount of active ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended to be taken by women over 35 years of age. In addition to its direct use, Marvelon tablets lead to normal levels of menstrual flow and relieve pain during menstrual periods. Once every six months, this medicine can be used for emergency contraception. In this case, the effectiveness of these tablets reaches 80%.

The negative effect of the drug is that with constant use it reduces the likelihood of a desired pregnancy after discontinuation. Therefore, a course course of this contraceptive is recommended. Marvelon also increases the likelihood of blood clots. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo a complete health examination before starting to take it.

Marvelon

Advantages:

• normalizes the cycle;
• Libido increases.

Flaws:

• high price;
• provokes rashes;
• the risk of thrombosis increases;
• stimulates appetite.

On average, the cost of the drug is 1820 rubles.

Lactinet

This medicine contains a minimal amount of hormones and only one active ingredient - desogestrel. Therefore, it is classified as a mini-pill. Lactinet is often recommended for nursing women whose menstrual cycle has already resumed. This contraceptive is prescribed to patients who are prohibited from taking COCs for health reasons. This medication is also recommended for women smokers and women over 40-45 years of age.

A feature of the drug Lactinet is its reduced effectiveness in comparison with drugs from the COC group. Therefore, it is not recommended for patients who are in active reproductive age. In general, the medicine shows good effectiveness, has fewer contraindications and has few side effects.

Lactinet

Advantages:

• can be taken during breastfeeding;
• does not provoke weight gain;
• recommended for patients intolerant to COCs.

Flaws:

• the likelihood of mastopathy increases;
• when taken, disruptions to the menstrual cycle are possible;
• provokes a depressive state;
• in the first days of taking it causes nausea.

The average cost of the drug is 820 rubles.

Situations when emergency contraception is needed

There are several points that require taking contraception:

• unprotected sexual intercourse;
• interrupted sexual intercourse;
• rape;
• prolapse of the intrauterine device;
• incomplete dissolution of spermicidal preparations;
• erroneous calculation of unfavorable days for conception;
• failure to use or misuse a condom;
• a woman missing two or more oral contraceptive pills;
• untimely use of long-acting contraceptives (injections, patches, rings).

Any method of contraception, except sterilization, does not provide one hundred percent protection against conception. Moreover, there are times when conventional contraceptives were not used at all during sexual intercourse or were used incorrectly.

If a woman does not plan to become a mother, then in cases of unprotected intimacy, one of the methods of emergency contraception should be used.

Methods

Such methods of emergency contraception are divided into folk remedies and taking hormonal or non-hormonal drugs. It must be remembered that all these methods do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Some options are approved by official medicine, but experts warn: emergency methods of contraception should not become regular. They cannot be used more often than 2-3 times a year.

During lactation, the use of emergency contraception is possible, but it is better to breastfeed no earlier than six hours after the procedure, and it is better to wait a day.

Folk remedies

Many women are addicted to such methods, and doctors have to deal with the negative consequences of their use: bacterial infections, disruption of the vaginal microflora, strokes and surges in blood pressure.

In addition, traditional methods are absolutely useless, since they do not affect the fertilization process.

Traditional methods of emergency contraception include:

Non-hormonal drugs

Non-hormonal drugs for use after intercourse include drugs based on mifepristone.

Mifepristone

is a progestin antagonist, single-dose contraceptive pill. It suppresses the function of female sex hormones, affects the mucous membrane of the uterine walls, causes muscle contraction and does not allow the egg to attach. If implantation has occurred, the drug can cause rejection of the fertilized egg (microabortion).

Brand names of drugs containing mifepristone: Zhenale, Ginepristone, Agesta.

Hormonal drugs

The use of hormonal drugs as contraceptives after sexual intercourse is very popular: they contain synthetic analogues of female sex hormones that can prevent ovulation. Drugs with levonorgestrel (progestin) or combination drugs with levonorgestrel (progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) are considered effective.

Well-known products with progestin have the trade names Escapelle and Postinor. Hormonal contraceptive pills must be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse - then their effectiveness decreases sharply. Application after 5 or more days has not been studied.

Postinor

– the most popular means of emergency contraception. The package contains two tablets containing 750 mcg of levonorgestrel. The maximum period during which they need to be taken is three days from the moment of unprotected sex, and the highest effectiveness (up to 94%) is achieved if you take two tablets per day with an interval of 12 hours.

A high dose of the active substance in Postinor causes great harm to a woman’s ovaries: it cannot be used more than twice a year.

Escapelle,

like Postinor, it contains levonorgestrel (1500 mcg) and acts similarly. The drug is sold in one tablet and taken once.

Combined contraceptives

with estrogen and progestin in the composition (Rigevidon, Microgynon, Novinet and others) are taken according to the Yuzpe method: the point is to get 200 mcg of ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel (progestin) per day. To do this, take 2-4 birth control pills during the day after sexual intercourse in two doses. More precise information can be found in the instructions attached to the drug.

The method is quite effective, but it can cause serious side effects (for example, severe nausea and vomiting), so it should only be used under medical supervision.

Emergency contraception for use after intercourse also includes an intrauterine device containing copper. It may contain hormones that can suppress ovulation and reduce sperm activity.

It prevents the fertilized egg from attaching to the walls of the uterus, and the copper in its composition negatively affects the sex cells of a man and a woman, preventing them from merging together. If the fertilized egg has already settled in the uterine cavity, the IUD becomes ineffective and can be dangerous.

The IUD must be inserted within five days (120 hours) after unprotected intimacy. This is not always possible, since before administration (which is carried out only by a doctor), you need to undergo a thorough examination. An intrauterine device is suitable for those who have already planned to have one, are undergoing examination and undergoing tests. In addition, this method has many contraindications.

During the period of sexual activity, a woman may experience unforeseen situations that require immediate resolution, but we must remember that emergency medications are a necessary measure that can undermine women’s health. It should not be used on a regular basis.

If you need emergency contraception, it is best to consult a doctor.

A good specialist will choose the method that suits best and help deal with unwanted consequences in a timely manner.

The active development of the pharmacological industry and scientific research has made it possible to create a whole range of protective agents. However, there are situations in which it is not possible to use them or they fail at the most crucial moment. And sometimes one of the partners is categorically against taking medications and using a condom.

Sometimes the use of contraceptives is impossible due to the individual characteristics of the female body. It is in this case that the experience of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers in this area will become useful.

Known since ancient times, means of protection against unwanted pregnancy can be divided into several groups:

• The use of decoctions and infusions of herbs and seeds;
• Use of special water procedures;
• Act interruption and cyclic method;
• Use of chemicals.

In addition, they are divided into methods that are used before the start of the act and immediately after it.
Each method has a certain effectiveness. However, if there are individual characteristics of the body, it may not bring the expected result. Folk contraception can also be useful in such cases of unsafe sexual intercourse:

1. The condom broke;
2. The birth control pill was taken at the wrong time;
3. The process of the act was not interrupted before ejaculation;
4. Due to the woman's health, taking birth control pills is not permissible.

List of the best barrier contraceptives

These methods of contraception are the most accessible, common and suitable for everyone. The most famous of this group of contraceptives is the condom. Less common are devices such as a contraceptive ring, sponge or cap. Such devices have no contraindications, so they can be an excellent replacement for hormonal pills or IUDs if you are intolerant to the latter. An additional positive effect of this method of contraception is the prevention of premature ejaculation, protection against STIs, and allergies. The disadvantage of barrier contraceptives is their effectiveness only at the time of use.

Nuvaring

This contraceptive is a ring and is a method of barrier contraception. But at the same time it can also be called hormonal, since when installed it releases hormones that prevent the fertilization of the egg. The positive effect of such a ring is the uniform release of hormones without sudden jumps throughout the day. As a result, there are no hormonal imbalances. The tool is easy to install yourself. Its presence is not felt during sex and does not need to be removed after intercourse. The ring is installed for 3 weeks and then removed for a week.

Nuvaring

Advantages:

• needs to be installed once a month;
• does not provoke nausea;
• Compared to tablets, it has fewer side effects.

Flaws:

• may fall out;
• provokes migraines;
• may cause vaginitis;
• provokes allergic reactions.

The average cost is 1460 rubles.

Pharmatex contraceptive sponge

This sponge is made of polyurethane foam impregnated with spermicidal agent. Benzalkonium chloride is used as an active component in the impregnation. In addition to the spermicidal effect, the sponge prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterine cavity mechanically. Once the sponge is installed, there is no need to wait to begin sexual intercourse. The effect of this product lasts for 24 hours. Therefore, it is not necessary to remove the sponge.

Pharmatex contraceptive sponge

Advantages:

• convenient to enter;
• does not flow;
• long action;
• pleasant aroma.

Flaws:

• rarely found on sale;
• difficult to take out.

The average cost is 70 rubles.

Durex Classic

Condoms are by far the most common means of preventing unwanted fertilization. They are suitable for almost all women and men who are not allergic to latex. They do not change hormonal levels. Today, only condoms can prevent infection with STDs during sexual intercourse. They are easy to use and, when used correctly, are close to 100%. Therefore, now this method of contraception is used most often.

Durex Classic

Advantages:

• protect against contracting STDs;
• do not affect hormonal levels;
• can be used every day.

Flaws:

• expensive;
• sensations decrease during sex;
• there is a possibility of the condom breaking.

The average cost for a mini-pack is 150 rubles.

The effectiveness of traditional methods for preventing pregnancy

Various folk methods of birth control have a certain effectiveness. It is worth remembering that none of them gives a 100% guarantee. In addition, no method protects against sexually transmitted diseases.

Effective folk methods

After weighing all the pros and cons, you can choose one of these methods:

• Douching with solutions of lemon juice or vinegar is up to 50% effective. It is worth noting that frequent exposure to acidic environments on a woman’s internal mucous membrane can lead to serious problems and disrupt healthy microflora.
• Inserting a piece of lemon into the vagina. This method of protection is based on the fact that sperm cannot live in an acidic environment. The effectiveness of this method is up to 70%. However, we should not forget about the high risk of getting a burn to the vaginal mucosa from exposure to an acidic environment.
• Sometimes, instead of lemon solution or vinegar, it is recommended to use a weak solution of potassium permanganate. However, this disinfectant liquid has no effect on sperm. The only way to prevent pregnancy is that a strong stream of water can wash them out of the vagina. But certain “individuals” can stay and get to the desired goal. The effectiveness of this method of protection is 40%.
• The effects of high temperature on male testicles. These are hot baths, heating pads and other devices whose purpose is to reduce sperm activity. The effectiveness of this method is about 70%.
• Many couples actively practice interrupted intercourse. In this case, the man leaves the woman before ejaculation begins. This method requires constant self-control from the partner and significantly reduces pleasure. However, it is highly efficient - up to 85%.
• Another widely used method of contraception is cyclic. It is believed that in the first 5 days after the end of menstruation and in the last 5 days before their onset, a woman cannot become pregnant. The method is effective, although it does not provide a 100% guarantee. There are cases when pregnancy occurs even during menstruation.

Immediately after giving birth, a woman begins her lactation period. There is a persistent myth that as long as the mother breastfeeds the child, pregnancy is impossible. The statement is not entirely true. In the first months, when the frequency of feedings is high, this method is quite effective (up to 95%). However, later, when the baby is introduced to complementary foods, it is not worth protecting against re-pregnancy in this way. It loses its effectiveness and can lead to a new conception.

Useless folk methods

There are many different ways that can supposedly prevent pregnancy.
However, according to scientific evidence, their effectiveness is either extremely low or even zero. Let's take a closer look at these methods:

1. One of the “grandmother’s” secrets of protection against pregnancy is to wash away with your urine after the act. Scientific evidence of the effectiveness of this method has not been found. Probably, if it exists, it is extremely low.
2. Among women you can find a very strange statement that frequent changes of positions during sex interfere with fertilization. And if the girl is on top of the man or the couple makes love while standing, then the sperm will not reach their goal and will simply end up outside. This statement is absolutely not true. Male “tadpoles” do not obey the laws of physics. They strive for the sole purpose of their existence, no matter what position the lady is in. The effectiveness of this method is practically zero.
3. Another ineffective but popular protective method is daily lovemaking. It is believed that in this case the sperm quality will be low and the sperm will be less active. It is known that married couples who want a child are advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for 3 days. However, sperm activity does not depend on the last time intercourse took place. Even very diluted sperm can lead to pregnancy. The effectiveness of this method is low - up to 10%.

HRT reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular and other diseases

Clinical studies have shown that after 10 years of taking HRT immediately after menopause, the risk of myocardial infarction is significantly reduced. Moreover, HRT prevents the development of cataracts and other retinal diseases that are unique to women, and also prevents fractures associated with osteoporosis. Thus, in women taking HRT, the risk of hip fracture is 2 times less. That is why hormone therapy is an integral factor in maintaining a woman’s quality of life after 40 years.

How to protect yourself using traditional methods

Traditional methods of contraception before sexual intercourse

Among all the existing methods of protection, there are those that must be used before sexual intercourse:

• Hot bath
  . The influence of hot temperatures on partners helps protect against pregnancy. Only the man should take a very hot bath before sex, and the woman will need to do it after. It is believed that this contraceptive method was invented by the Japanese. It is based on the fact that under the influence of high temperatures, the activity of sperm is greatly reduced, and some die. Scientists have proven that in case of illness, which is accompanied by high temperature, sperm parameters differ from the norm for the worse. Therefore, taking a hot bath for 1 hour will help you and your partner avoid the consequences. After taking a bath, you can begin intimacy.
• Lemon
  . If you have a piece of lemon on hand, gently insert it into the vagina just before the act. An alkaline environment leads to the death of sperm. However, it is necessary to remove it immediately after intimacy in order to avoid the negative consequences of such contraception in the form of a burn to the vaginal mucosa.
• Aspirin
  . You can place an aspirin tablet inside the vagina before the act itself. The method is effective, but it is fraught with extremely unpleasant sensations and serious consequences for the intimate area. Aspirin can cause itching, irritation, burning, lead to a chemical burn of the mucous membrane, and provoke erosion. Of course, when there are no other ways to protect yourself, you can use this method. But you should understand the damage you will cause to your health.

Traditional methods of contraception after intimacy

It is known that male sperm cannot tolerate the effects of an acidic environment.
Therefore, it is recommended to douche after an unsafe act. This must be done in the first minutes so that the nimble tadpoles do not have time to reach their goal. The most popular folk remedies for preventing pregnancy after sexual intercourse are herbal infusions, which are taken orally, and various douches. Douching is carried out as follows:

1. In one liter of warm boiled water, dilute 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice or vinegar.
2. Immediately after completion of intimacy, you need to douche using a douche or an “Esmarch mug”.
3. If you don't have vinegar or lemon on hand, can you use it? tsp citric acid. You just need to thoroughly mix the grains of the substance. Otherwise, they may get on the mucous membrane and cause a burn.

Another remedy for the consequences of sexual intercourse is douching with an infusion of yellow water lily. This plant is collected and dried. Then 2 tbsp. l. Dry water lilies must be filled with 1 liter of boiling water. Douching is recommended to be done immediately after intercourse.

Only a doctor can choose the right hormonal contraceptive

A doctor should prescribe contraceptives, taking into account the woman’s age, lifestyle, and general hormonal levels. Choosing a drug on your own can result in undesirable health consequences. To select the right drug, a specialist needs at least 15 minutes to talk with the patient. At the same time, at the appointment, specialists ask not only about the woman, but also about her family, the diseases that her mother and grandmother suffered. Heredity plays a huge role in this matter. A girl may have a strict contraindication to the drug, without knowing about which she can cause serious harm to her health.

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Recipes for herbal infusions for pregnancy

For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to prepare these products according to the recipe and strictly follow the recommendations for use.
Sometimes an individual allergy to a particular plant is possible. Effective infusions against pregnancy:

• . It is necessary to thoroughly grind one ginger root. Then pour one spoon with a liter of boiling water. It is recommended to take one glass in the morning, lunch and evening.
• Marjoram
  . Drinking tea from this plant will prevent accidental pregnancy. To prepare the drink, pour 1 teaspoon of marjoram into a glass of boiling water. It should be taken in the period after the end and before the start of menstruation three times a day, half a glass.
• Pineapple juice
  . This remedy is used by Malaysian women to protect themselves from unnecessary pregnancy. You need to drink a glass of unripe pineapple juice 3 times a day.
• Shepherd's purse
  . Simple and inconspicuous, at first glance, the herb will be an excellent contraceptive. To make a decoction, just collect it, dry it and grind it into powder, and then pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon. Take a tablespoon once a day. You should stop taking the herb only during menstruation.

How to protect yourself from pregnancy using traditional methods - watch the video: None of the above methods guarantee 100% protection against unwanted pregnancy.
Some are quite effective, while others can cause serious harm to your health. Therefore, before using folk remedies, you must ensure your personal tolerance and do not exceed the dosage. And the most effective way to prevent conception is complete abstinence from sex. In this case, you are definitely not in danger. “Emergency” protection from fertilization of the egg is resorted to to prevent pregnancy. Emergency contraception is a list of methods and means used after unprotected intimacy between a man and a woman. Methods include medicinal and mechanical. Emergency medication is effective for 72 hours after sexual intercourse. Intrauterine devices can prevent fertilization for 120 hours. Despite their effectiveness, the solutions cause damage to the woman’s body, and their constant use is contraindicated.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) also helps maintain a woman’s beauty and health

With the onset of menopause, a woman's skin becomes thinner and her muscles lose tone. It is almost impossible for a cosmetologist to cope with such consequences of hormonal changes. In this case, taking HRT helps preserve a woman’s beauty by maintaining the required level of hormones in the body, and also contributes to better rehabilitation and a better effect from cosmetic procedures. That is why modern cosmetologists began to work closely with gynecologists. However, it is important to remember: the first drugs for HRT should be selected no later than 10 years after the onset of menopause.

When is emergency contraception needed?

For any woman, an unplanned pregnancy is a serious stress. Intimacy is not always associated with long-term relationships, so in some cases it’s better right away. The circumstances in which a woman may find herself “in a position” that was not planned can hardly be called ordinary, but it still happens. Below is a list of cases after which emergency contraception is required:

• unprotected sexual intercourse;
• rape;
• improper use of regular contraception when ejaculation occurs during vaginal sex;
• unsuccessful use of regular contraceptives.

The last point may include any of the following cases:

• ruptures of barrier contraceptives;
• skipping contraceptive medications;
• delayed introduction/displacement or premature removal of the hormonal contraceptive ring;
• premature removal of the contraceptive transdermal patch;
• incomplete dissolution of spermicidal agents;
• premature removal/displacement/breakage/rupture of the contraceptive diaphragm/cap;
• loss of the contraceptive intrauterine device;
• interrupted sexual intercourse.

Types of postcoital contraception

Modern medicine knows several ways to effectively and at the same time safely prevent fertilization after unprotected sex. Every sexually mature girl should know the classification of emergency contraception. You need to have a general understanding of each variety. In the following sections we will look at the most reliable methods of getting rid of the possible consequences of unprotected sex.

Hormonal drugs

This category of emergency medicinal contraception is aimed at hormonal suppression of ovulation. Such drugs contain synthetic analogues of female sex hormones that provide protection against fertilization. There are two types of hormonal contraception for emergency use: oral (tablets) and long-acting (injections/injections). Below is a list of the most effective drugs in this category:

1. Agest. A modern drug that demonstrates high efficiency and does not cause harm to the female body. Taken no later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse.
2. Fasile-Van. A drug that prevents the fertilization of an egg within 72 hours after sexual intercourse without contraception. There are no strict contraindications.
3. Postinor. A widely used remedy. The sooner a woman takes the pill, the higher the contraceptive effect will be. The maximum interval is 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The drug contains a powerful dose of the hormone levonorgestrel, which provides a high probability of termination of pregnancy, but at the same time causes significant damage to the ovaries. In 90% of cases, the drug disrupts the menstrual cycle. The use of Postinor more than three times a year is strictly contraindicated.
4. Escapelle. Exclusive pills against unwanted pregnancy based on hormones. The desired effect is achieved within four days after unprotected sex.
5. Gynepreston. The drug is indicated for use when emergency contraception is necessary. A Ginepreston tablet is taken no later than three days after unprotected coitus.

Intrauterine devices

The only non-drug method of emergency pregnancy prevention is the installation of an intrauterine device. The mechanical device is inserted by a gynecologist within five days after unprotected sex and provides a contraceptive effect in 99% of cases. The disadvantage of this method is the lengthy preparation, which includes undergoing a medical examination (tests, ultrasound, etc.). Emergency insertion of an intrauterine device is contraindicated in women who have given birth, adolescents and victims of rape.

COCs help normalize weight

Fear of gaining extra pounds is the most popular myth that forces a woman to refuse to take contraceptives. Indeed, the first hormonal pills, which appeared in the 60-70s of the last century, had a large number of side effects, as they contained too high doses of hormones. The first contraceptives had the ability to retain fluid in the body, which led to edema and, accordingly, weight gain. However, modern contraceptives, the doses and types of hormones they contain, have nothing to do with fluid retention. Moreover, recent studies prove that the use of COCs, on the contrary, allows for weight loss, especially in those women who gain weight on the eve of their cycle.

Traditional methods of contraception after unprotected intercourse

Traditional methods of preventing unplanned pregnancy are not the only ones. There are also traditional methods of contraception for women. It’s worth noting right away that none of them can provide a guaranteed effect. If you do not want to risk your future, use medications or an IUD. Grandmother's recipes are used in cases of absolute necessity, when it is not possible to visit a doctor or purchase a contraceptive drug.

Write down more or less effective folk remedies for yourself so as not to be unarmed in an unforeseen situation:

• Douching with a weak solution of lemon juice and water using an irrigator. Mix 200 ml of boiled water with the juice of one large lemon and thoroughly rinse the vagina with an irrigator. At the end of the emergency contraception procedure, wash the mucous membranes with clean water so that the acid contained in lemon juice does not disturb the vaginal microflora.
• Emergency douching with a solution of potassium permanganate. This procedure provides a contraceptive effect in 60% of cases, however, if the vagina is not properly treated, it can harm the internal genital organs, so be extremely careful. Make a solution in a ratio of 1:18 and perform the douching procedure. Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent that can deprive active sperm of their main function. After washing, perform genital hygiene using gentle soap.

• Slice of lemon. A dangerous, but at the same time quite effective method of contraception. After completing sexual intercourse, place a peeled medium-sized lemon slice into your vagina. The acid will do its job in a matter of seconds. Remove the pulp and wash the mucous membranes with warm water and soap to prevent disruption of the microflora.
• Laundry soap. Such contraceptives are extremely dangerous for women, but in some cases, when it is not possible to avoid pregnancy in other ways, you have to take risks. Within 10 minutes after unprotected intercourse, insert a matchbox-sized piece of soap into your vagina. After 15-20 seconds, remove it and immediately rinse the mucous membranes with clean water. To avoid depressing consequences, try to quickly get a moisturizer for the intimate area.
• Aspirin. Another method of emergency abortion using acid. Its effectiveness is about 50-60%. Like lemon juice, acetylsalicylic acid reduces the activity of sperm, as a result of which they do not reach their main goal - eggs. Do not try to use such contraceptive methods regularly as there may be consequences. Violation of the acid balance of the vagina can lead to serious diseases.

The listed “grandmother’s” means of emergency contraception can provide the desired result if used within 5-7 minutes after unprotected coitus. Combining the described methods is not recommended, as this can cause even more serious complications. If you are forced to resort to one of them, visit your gynecologist as soon as possible and describe in detail everything you have done for contraception.

List of quality contraceptive suppositories

Contraceptive suppositories belong to the group of spermicidal drugs. They interact with sperm and destroy the sperm membrane. As a result, the tail is separated from the head and the sperm cannot move. But if the sperm is strong enough, then the male cells still reach their target, and fertilization occurs. As a result, a child may be born with various deformities. The suppositories contain acids that negatively affect the mucous membrane of the female genital organs. Therefore, it is not recommended to use them constantly. The contraceptive ability of suppositories is not too high and, according to statistics, is 85%.

We can say that contraceptives in the form of suppositories are suitable for women who do not have regular sex life. They can be used as an additional contraceptive if pills have been missed or lactation is ending. The advantage of this method is that the suppository does not act systemically on the body and retains sensations during sex.

Pharmatex

The active component of the French contraceptive medication is benzalkonium chloride. It protects against pregnancy and at the same time protects against infection with genital herpes, providing antiviral and antifungal effects. The medicine acts on sperm very quickly.

Just 10 seconds are enough to completely destroy their shell. For other contraceptives of similar action, the exposure time is 30 seconds. Pharmatex irritates the mucous membrane and cervix, thereby activating mucus production and making it difficult for sperm to move.

Pharmatex

Advantages:

• has a pleasant aroma;
• 5 minutes is enough for dissolution;
• prevents infection.

Flaws:

• provokes irritation;
• difficult to open the package;
• under the influence of suppositories a lot of mucus is formed.

The average price of candles is 590 rubles.

Patentex Oval

In Patentex Oval suppositories, the main active ingredient is nonoxynol. It is included in various contraceptive products for lubrication. With its spermicidal effect, it increases the effectiveness of other barrier contraceptives. Coming into contact with sperm, suppositories destroy their membranes. Therefore, sperm cannot pass through the membrane of the egg. For an effective impact, 40 seconds are enough. These suppositories do not have bactericidal or antiviral effects. Therefore, they cannot be used as a remedy against STI infection. It has also been suggested that this medication increases the risk of contracting certain types of HPV.

Patentex Oval

Advantages:

• show good results;
• dissolve in a short time;
• have a stimulating effect.

Flaws:

• not very pleasant aroma;
• provoke itching;
• give abundant foam.

The average cost of candles is 390 rubles.

Nonoxynol

In terms of reliability, this medicine is among the best. The action of Nonoxynol suppositories is based on the fact that they reduce sperm motility. Therefore, the likelihood of unwanted pregnancy is sharply reduced. Additionally, the medicine normalizes the state of the vaginal microflora. The candle is easy to insert inside; its use does not cause any discomfort. The suppository sometimes causes serious allergies and irritation of the mucous membrane of the internal genital organs. Its main advantage is that it can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy in women who are breastfeeding.

Nonoxynol

Advantages:

• has few contraindications;
• compact;
• easy to use;
• long shelf life;
• can be used in combination with a condom;
• does not have a negative effect on the liver.

Flaws:

• must be entered strictly on time;
• sometimes itching occurs in the sexual partner;
• cannot be used simultaneously with birth control pills.

The average price of the drug is 300 rubles.

Side effects and contraindications

When studying the topic of postcoital method of protection against pregnancy, you must clearly understand the main thing: any, even the most effective methods of medical emergency contraception cannot be absolutely harmless. The following side effects may occur after using medications:

• disruption of the menstrual cycle;
• heavy menstrual flow;
• pain in the lower abdomen;
• drowsy, lethargic state;

Birth control pills after unprotected sex are contraindicated if the following diseases/conditions occur:

• uterine bleeding;
• age over 35 years;
• attacks of headache;
• many years of smoking experience;
• severe forms of liver disease.

Find out more ways if it is unwanted.

If you want to protect yourself from an unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sex, listen to the advice in the video below. A qualified specialist will tell you how emergency contraceptives work and explain in detail the rules for their use. In addition, your doctor will list the names of the most effective and safe emergency contraceptive medications to make it easier for you to choose the right one.