CanaryDoctor wants to offer you some clues about which contraceptive may be most suitable for you according to the time of life in which you are. This guide and the recommendation of your gynecologist will help you choose the ideal one for you.
Today we are lucky to have a wide range of possibilities so that each woman can choose the contraceptive method that suits her. We begin this review ...
Before analyzing each stage of the woman and recommending a Ideal contraceptive method for every moment of your life, we remind you that you should always consult your gynecologist or gynecologist, so that they can advise you in a personalized way and based on your medical history, among other topics that we cannot cover in this article.
Now that you know this important dimension, we begin by reviewing the most recommended contraceptive methods according to your age.
Adolescence
In Spain, the average age at which sexual intercourse begins is 16,7 years.
A year in our country, around 30.000 girls under 20 years of age become pregnant without wishing to. In this sense, it is important to make the different contraceptive methods available to young people. Thus, the most used in this period are:
- Preservative: It is the only method that, in addition to preventing pregnancy, protects against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This is especially important at a vital stage in which sexual partner changes are frequent.
- Contraceptive pills: High efficiency in prevention of pregnancy but not before STDs. It also helps in other aspects such as acne reduction and menstrual disorders (less painful and abundant and more regulated rules)
- Contraceptive Ring: High efficiency and greater ease to administer. Also like the pill, it regulates menstrual cycles and produces less painful rules. However, it does not protect from STDs.
Youth
In a more adult stage and with more experience. Many people have more stable relationships and have more control and responsibility over your sexuality.
According to the latest studies revealed by the Spanish Contraception Foundation (FEC) and the Spanish Contraception Society (SEC): between 25 and 30 years the use of condoms is reduced (36,5%) but they increase the use of contraceptive pills to 35,2%.
Other methods used during this period are:
- The Intrauterine Device (IUD): Long-term method indicated for women who do not wish to have children. It requires being placed by a gynecologist. However, it does not protect against STDs.
- Hormonal contraceptives as the Contraceptive Patch fixed on the skin. It is a reliable and comfortable method.
- Hormonal injections lasting up to 3 months. It is a convenient method that must be administered by a gynecologist. But like the others, it does not protect against STDs.
Adulthood
Between the ages of 30 and 40, the use of an appropriate contraceptive is decisive. This is the stage in the life of women in which motherhood is raised. During this time, the most commonly used contraceptive is the oral contraceptive because it allows them to easily consider whether or not they want to get pregnant, since they can try immediately after leaving them.
But for those women who do not want to have children or do not want to have more, the IUD. 15% of women over 35 years of age claim to use the IUD as a contraceptive method
Another good option for women who do not want to have more children are the definitive contraceptive methods, that is, tubal ligation.
Maturity
From the age of 40, a fairly common error occurs. Women begin to abandon the use of contraceptives believing they cannot get pregnant. It is also important to raise awareness in this period about the use of contraceptives, since women over 40 constitute one of the main risk groups of unwanted pregnancies.
As mentioned earlier, for those women who do not wish to have children or directly do not want to have them again, the most effective contraceptive solution is tubal ligation.
Visit your gynecologist in Canary Islands
Whatever your age and your lifestyle, there is a contraceptive suitable for you (and in CanaryDoctor we propose a series of Promotions in prestigious clinics, so that you can carry out your family planning with the best prices and with recognized specialists; click here)
The key is to go to periodic gynaecological check-ups, , ask your gynecologist for information and ask any questions you may have.
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