Doctors, television ads talk about how harmful unprotected intercourse is. The presence of diseases, including fatal ones, does not stop thrill-seekers, simply irresponsible people, from performing “sexual exploits” without proper protection.
What can this lead to? How to protect yourself if accidental contact occurred without a condom? This is our article.
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Not everyone knows what to do, many do not pay attention to it, consider it the norm, hope for a chance. There are extreme cases when the condom broke, or there was no means of protection.
Often, in a state of intoxication, a person does not control the situation, having come to his senses, he is very sorry. So what to do, what measures to take? What might such a situation lead to?
- unwanted pregnancy.
- Secondly, there are 20 types of sexually transmitted diseases.
- These are AIDS, various hepatitises, papilloma virus, ureaplasmosis.
You should know that the incubation period for sexually transmitted diseases is about 30 days. AIDS can be determined in 2-3 months. If you do not take emergency preventive measures, you will have to live in anticipation of "surprises" for a very long time.
Men are more likely to be carriers of the virus for a long period, to infect potential partners. In women, the manifestation occurs much earlier.
What gives a 100% guarantee against infection
If sexual intercourse is performed in a condom, its integrity is not violated, then it is impossible to get venereal infections. But if a partner is sick with scabies, herpes, lice, then he will not protect against this.
Most often they are visible to the naked eye.
Genitals, groin in wounds and scratches. If sex was protected, then an infection may remain on it from above (for women), or inside (for men).
After removing the condom, wash your hands and genitals thoroughly with soap and water. It is advisable to treat them and the entire inguinal region with an antimicrobial drug (chlorhexidine or miramistin).
You should be aware that with other types of sex (oral or anal), you can also become infected with infectious diseases.
If you have an active sex life with a regular partner, then the use of a condom will protect against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Promiscuous relationships should force you to accept additional manipulations in order to protect yourself from various diseases.
Emergency measures in the first hours after unprotected sex
If there was sexual contact without protection with a partner in whom you are not sure, you must immediately after sex do the necessary manipulations:
- It is necessary to wash off the remnants of sperm with urine (go to the toilet).
- Carry out thorough hygiene procedures of the genital organs.
- Treat the genitals with an antiseptic (miromistin, chlorhexidine), within an hour after sex.
- Men should inject 2-3 ml of solution into the urethra, hold for 3-4 minutes.
- It is better for a woman to douche. After the procedure, do not go to the toilet for as long as possible.
Then make prophylaxis with medications to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases, be sure to do so within the first three days.
Hepatitis and AIDS cannot be prevented with medication. In the case of sexual contact with a sick partner, there is a possibility of contracting these diseases. Therefore, after 6 weeks it is necessary to donate blood for antibodies to HIV infection, hepatitis.
Medical prevention of the disease
To avoid unwanted complications after unprotected sex, you need to go to a venereologist as soon as possible to prescribe preventive treatment. This is especially true if it turns out that your partner is infected with some kind of sexually transmitted infection.
This must be done within the first two days. Later - it is too late to take preventive treatment, in addition, it will be harmful to health, as it will blur the picture of infection, it can become chronic.
The incubation period for most STDs is about a month. During this time, they do not manifest themselves. Will have to wait to do research.
Drugs for the prevention of STDs and pregnancy
Medicines for prevention should be used in emergency cases. If you use them often, you can harm your immune system.
Most infections will adapt to antibiotics and be difficult or impossible to treat. If there is a real threat of infection, then a prophylactic injection is given.
- When there is a possibility of syphilis - a single injection of benzathine benzylpenicillin (Benzathini benzylpenicillin) intramuscularly 2.4 million units.
- If gonorrhea is suspected, cefixime (400 mg) is drunk once.
- Chlamydia infection can be prevented with 1000 mg azithromycinase once.
- Trichomonas can be treated with tinidazole (2 gr.) at a time.
- If there are doubts about infections, a combination drug that is active against most pathogens is Safocid. The pack contains four tablets to be taken at one time.
These drugs are antibiotics, strongly affect the intestinal microflora, have many contraindications. They must be applied carefully.
As an addition to treatment - antiviral and immunity-boosting (interferon) drugs. They will help to cope with viral infections (herpes, hepatitis).
Candles and sprays are used, which are effective in the first hours after intercourse.
- Viferon - rectal suppositories based on interferon, which help protect the body from infection with herpes and hepatitis.
- Genferon - rectal with taurine. They have a stronger effect on the body.
- Vagiferon - vaginal - active to various fungi and viruses.
- Epigen intimate is a spray that is effective in the first minutes.
If more than two hours have passed after sex, antiviral tablets (Amixin, Lavomax) should be taken as an addition to antibiotic treatment.
To prevent unwanted pregnancy, a loading dose of hormonal drugs - Postinor, Ovidon, Femoden. Do it as soon as possible, no later than 72 hours.
Drink strictly according to the instructions, you can not change the dose. Remember that they have a lot of contraindications. An imbalance of hormones can lead to infertility.
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Pills after an unprotected intercourse are necessary in several cases: if the condom broke or slipped off, the partners forgot about the means of protection, or rape occurred. These medicines are used to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. These can be emergency contraceptives based on levonorgestrel or mifepristone, antiseptics, antiviral and antibacterial agents, and others.
- taking a birth control pill after intercourse or the next day's pill;
- installation of a spiral for 6 days after coitus;
- taking an increased dose of combined oral contraceptives with estrogen and progestogen.
- A group that includes drugs with the active ingredient levonorgestrel (progestogen): Postinor, Escapel.
- Tablets produced on the basis of mifepristone (antigestagens).
- rape;
- condom damage;
- displacement of the helix or vaginal diaphragm;
- skipping oral combined contraceptives.
- The first tablet is drunk immediately.
- The second - after 12 hours, no later than 16.
- If vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs, an additional tablet must be taken within 3 hours.
- If the medication was taken after 2 hours, the effectiveness of protection against unwanted pregnancy is about 95%.
- When used on the second day, it decreases to 75%.
- When taking the drug within 49-72 hours after sexual intimacy, the reliability drops to 58%.
- confirmed pregnancy (if the egg is implanted, it is almost impossible to expel it from the uterus);
- age less than 16 years (when the cycle, ovulation and menstruation have not been established);
- lactose intolerance (tablets include glucose, galactose and lactose, which can cause unpleasant side effects);
- Crohn's disease;
- hormone-dependent tumors;
- ectopic (tubal) pregnancy in history;
- the stage of breastfeeding (or a ban on feeding is carried out during the day after admission);
- violation of menstrual cycles, constant delays, bleeding outside of menstruation or their excessive profusion;
- pathology of the liver and biliary tract, liver failure;
- increase in blood clotting.
- lactation (prohibition of feeding for two weeks);
- anemia;
- bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy;
- porphyria;
- taking glucocorticoids;
- renal and liver failure;
- severe chronic diseases;
- pregnancy;
- age over 35 years (with caution).
- mastalgia (swelling and soreness of the mammary glands);
- severe headaches, migraine;
- emotional instability;
- allergic reaction;
- severe nausea and vomiting;
- drawing pains in the lower abdomen.
- hepatitis B and C;
- In the first 2 hours, emergency preventive measures are used. In the period from 2 to 4 hours, their effectiveness will be lower. After 4 hours, such measures do not make sense.
- In the next 72 hours, prophylaxis with medicines is carried out.
- After 3 days, any manipulations will be not only ineffective, but also harmful. Medicines will "blur" the picture of the disease, cause resistance to antibiotics and transfer the infection into a latent form.
- It is necessary to wash your hands with soap, empty your bladder, rinse your genitals with warm water.
- Next, the doctor wipes the intimate areas with sterile gauze wipes, treats with a cotton ball with an antiseptic solution.
- Douching of the vagina and urethra is performed. The vagina is washed with 150-200 ml of an antiseptic solution (Chlorhexidine or Miramistin is used). 1 ml is poured into the urethra, 2 ml for a man. An alternative to drugs are potassium permanganate (for douching the vagina) and silver nitrate (for the urethra).
- After treatment of the genital organs, it is necessary to refrain from urinating for two to three hours.
- Urinating immediately after intercourse - this will help flush out pathogenic bacteria from the urethra.
- Rinse the external genitalia, treat with antiseptic solutions that contain chlorhexidine, miramistin or povidone-iodine.
- Inject the medicine into the urethra (1-2 ml) and into the vagina (10 ml). It is effective to use antiseptics in the form of vaginal suppositories and tablets.
- If syphilis is suspected, a single injection of benzathine benzylpenicillin into the gluteal muscle is effective.
- With gonorrhea - a single dose of 400 mg of Cefixime.
- With chlamydia - 1000 mg of Azithromycin.
- Against Trichomonas - 2 mg of Tinidazole orally once.
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emergency contraception
Emergency contraception refers to pills that prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected intercourse has already taken place. Synonyms such as "fire" or postcoital contraception are sometimes used. There are several methods to reduce the likelihood of conception in the absence of measures before or during intimacy:
The principle of action of tablets
There are two types of emergency contraceptives. Both refer to preparations containing hormones:
In addition, there is the Yuzpe method, based on the intake of increased doses of certain hormones. The effectiveness of protection against unwanted pregnancy in this case reaches 75-80%, depending on the duration of medication.
Levonorgestrel
The mechanism of action of drugs with this active substance consists of several stages:
| Action | Description |
| Delayed ovulation | Levonorgestrel prevents the release of the egg from the dominant follicle, if you drink the drug on the eve of ovulation. In this case, the influence of hormones (follicle-stimulating and luteinizing) is suppressed. |
| Changes in the composition of cervical mucus | The viscosity of the mucus of the cervical canal increases: it becomes thick, the process of sperm entering the uterus slows down |
| Reducing the likelihood of implantation of a fertilized egg | Two mechanisms contribute to this. Firstly, the structure of the endometrium changes - the drug causes the reverse development of proliferation processes, excludes its possible transition to the secretory phase, which is necessary for normal ovulation. Thus, there is a mild abortive effect. In addition, the active substance affects the contractility of the fallopian tubes, reducing it, which slows down the delivery of the fetal egg to the uterine cavity in time: if it gets there with a delay, implantation is no longer possible |
One tablet of Postinor contains a large dose of hormones, when taken in a woman, a serious hormonal imbalance occurs. The World Health Organization does not recommend the use of such contraceptives. The instructions for the drug indicate that even for a healthy woman, the use of the drug is not allowed more than 4 times a year or once a cycle.
Some women take the drug uncontrollably, which is unacceptable and extremely dangerous. When taking Postinor, ovarian function is impaired. Even with a single use of the drug, a certain time is necessary for their recovery, in each case it is individual.
Mifepristone
Emergency contraceptives of this group are similar in action to the previous ones:
Indications
Indications for the use of emergency contraception should be serious enough - when a woman is sure that in case of pregnancy she will have an abortion. The most common uses for these medications include:
Admission rules
To maximize the effectiveness of emergency contraception, you need to follow certain rules of admission.
Instructions for preparations containing levonorgestrel
Postinor is applied no later than 72 hours after:
Escapelle or Eskinor-F are taken in the amount of 1 tablet once within 72 hours. The effectiveness of drugs depends on time:
It is necessary to refuse levonorgestrel-containing drugs under the following conditions:
Mifepristone-based preparations
Contraceptive pills after coitus, such as Genale, Ginepriston, Mifolian and others, are taken once. The tablet must be taken within 72 hours of exposure. 2 hours before consumption and for 2 hours after, you should refuse to eat.
Mifepristone and preparations based on it are not recommended for drinking under the following conditions:
Pills containing estrogen and progestogen
When choosing the Yuzpe method, COCs are taken as emergency contraception - combined oral contraceptives. Few women are familiar with this method, but sometimes it acts as a worthy alternative to other pills. Within 72 hours, take 2 to 4 tablets at a time, depending on the dose of hormones in the composition. Re-admission is carried out after 12-16 hours.
The most commonly used agents are Rigevidon, Non-ovlon, Ovidon, Silest.
Side effects
Before using birth control pills, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of possible undesirable effects:
| Pathology | Description |
| Ectopic pregnancy | The risk of this condition increases several times, as the egg transport process is disrupted |
| Bleeding | Frequent disruptions of the menstrual cycle can provoke massive bleeding, which can only be eliminated by scraping the uterine cavity |
| Risk of infertility in the future | In girls in puberty, pills can disrupt irregular menstrual cycles and cause infertility |
| thrombus formation | High doses of drugs can provoke the formation of blood clots, which can lead to stroke, pulmonary embolism and even death, especially in women with impaired hemostasis, smokers and after 35 years |
| Crohn's disease | The risk of this pathology when taking oral contraceptives or means of "fire" contraception increases by 3 times |
You should also be aware of the side effects that are caused by taking such drugs:
STD prevention
The main sexual infections are divided into bacterial and viral. Bacterial infection after unprotected sex can be prevented if treatment is started on time, viral infection cannot be stopped.
Bacterial STDs include:
Viral infections include:
With unprotected intercourse, you can also become infected with non-venereal skin diseases (lice, scabies, molluscum contagiosum).
Necessary actions
The measures to be taken to avoid infection depend on the elapsed time:
In the absence of symptoms, tests for major bacterial infections are taken after 14 days. After 1.5 months - for syphilis, after another month and a half - for HIV, hepatitis and herpes.
If symptoms appear and a certain infection is suspected, it is not recommended to select drugs on your own. First, you need to get the results of the tests, pass the culture to determine the sensitivity to antibiotics (subject to a bacterial infection), or immediately consult a doctor.
Emergency prevention
It is carried out independently or by contacting the point of individual prevention of STDs. Such points work around the clock, you can find out their location in the city skin and venereal dispensary. Most often they are organized near the station, hotels, large car parks, recreation areas and markets.
The prevention point is a cabinet with an examination chair and a separate toilet. First of all:
If in the next 2 hours it is not possible to visit the prophylactic office, the procedure is carried out at home. Action algorithm:
Optimal an option is to treat the genitals and urethra with an antiseptic in the first minutes, and then contact a preventive center.
Medical prevention
It is too often impossible to use such prevention of sexually transmitted diseases: the drugs used are harmful to the body and can provoke the insensitivity of other bacteria to antibiotics. It is allowed to use this technique if the risk of infection is high - provided that the time for preventive measures is missed:
If there are several infections and it is not known exactly which sexually transmitted diseases the partner has, combinations of drugs can be taken. The most commonly used medication is Safocid. It is active against the most common sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia) and fungal diseases. The composition includes 4 tablets that are drunk at a time: Fluconazole, Secnidazole (2 pcs.) And Azithromycin.
Antibiotics should be used with caution, especially in the presence of allergies or bronchial asthma. An effective addition to antibiotic therapy is the use of antiviral and immunostimulating drugs, a list of which is presented in the table:
| Name | Description | Photo |
| Viferon | It is used in the form of suppositories for rectal administration. Increases local immunity, reduces the risk of infection with herpes and hepatitis B and C |  |
| Genferon | Available in the form of suppositories for vaginal and rectal administration. The composition of the drug includes taurine, which enhances the effect of interferon, and benzocaine (gives an analgesic effect) |  |
| Vagiferon | Sold in the form of vaginal suppositories. The composition contains: interferon, metronidazole (an antibacterial drug with a wide spectrum of action) and fluconazole - an antifungal agent |  |
| Interferon inducers | Produced in the form of tablets, they stimulate the production of their own interferon |  |
| epigen intimate | Release form - spray, has an immunostimulating, antiviral, antipruritic, regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect |  |
Topical preparations are best used in the first hour. If more than two hours have passed since sex, it is recommended to use antiviral pills.
Prevention of infection is quite difficult. Antiviral drug prophylaxis only slightly reduces the likelihood of infection with herpes and hepatitis and is an addition to the main prophylaxis with antibacterial drugs.
As soon as a woman begins sexual activity, she faces a problem - how to make sure that she does not get pregnant. This problem is constant, it haunts us women for decades. Everyone deals with it in their own way and everyone has their own preferences. The most important thing is to approach this with all responsibility and not let this matter take its course.
There are many ways to avoid getting pregnant. Some are more efficient, some less. But no method guarantees a hundred percent result, even a condom.
First way. Examination by a gynecologist
There are women who get pregnant instantly, there are those for whom pregnancy is very difficult. This can be found out from a female doctor. In some women, the reproductive system is arranged in such a way that the risk of conception and pregnancy is initially greatly reduced. For example, with various bends of the uterus or its incorrect position, with obstruction of the fallopian tubes, with various hormonal failures, and for many reasons. A woman is obliged to know about her state of health and draw conclusions about which methods of contraception are best used.
The second way. Calculate ovulation
There are only a few days in a woman's cycle when fertilization can occur. This is four to five days before ovulation and one to two days after ovulation (this is the maturation of the egg). At this point, the female body is fully prepared for conception. It remains only to find out when ovulation occurred. This method allows you not to get pregnant without contraception, because the day of egg maturation is known.
There are several options for this.
The egg matures somewhere in the middle of the cycle. This day can be calculated, firstly, using the calendar method.
Calendar method of contraception.
Each woman, as soon as her menstruation begins, keeps her own calendar - marks menstrual days and knows how many days the entire cycle lasts from the first day of the onset of menstruation to the first day of menstruation. The average cycle is 28 days. But it happens both less and more. With a 28-day cycle, ovulation occurs approximately on the twelfth day, with a 35-day cycle, on the seventeenth. The disadvantage of the calendar method is that it does not guarantee one hundred percent, only an approximate one.
The guaranteed safe days when unprotected intercourse is allowed are two days before your period and two days after your period.
First determine how many days the longest and shortest menstrual cycles lasted. Then subtract 18 from a short number. For example: 26 - 18 \u003d 8. So you can easily get pregnant from the eighth day of the menstrual cycle.
After that, subtract 11 from the longest period. For example: 30 - 11 = 19. This means that the 19th day of the menstrual cycle will be the last "dangerous" day when an unwanted pregnancy can occur.
So we calculated the "dangerous" period - from the 8th to the 19th day of the menstrual cycle. These days, an unwanted pregnancy may occur.
Measurement of basal body temperature.
Basal temperature is measured in the rectum through the anus. These measurements should be taken at the same time (usually in the morning after sleep) for several months. The essence of this method is that during ovulation it rises by 0.3-0.4 degrees.
Therefore, you need to record your measurements daily and after some time draw up a graph based on them, which will show on which day of the cycle ovulation occurs. By calculating the day of ovulation, you can choose how not to get pregnant. Either use contraceptives (such as condoms or silicone cups) during the “dangerous” period, or not have sex at all during these days.
The only thing that can be confusing when measuring basal temperature is a cold or infection when the body temperature is elevated. But you're not more than every month.
Ovulation tests.
Now they can be bought at any pharmacy. They are quite accurate, as they are based on the release of female hormones (similar to pregnancy tests). The essence of the ovulation test is that during ovulation, the female hormone lutein appears in the blood and urine. On other days, it is absent in the female body.
An ovulation test, like a pregnancy test, will be more reliable if done in the morning immediately after sleep (on the first urine). At this point, the concentration of hormones is large enough to more accurately determine it.
This method of determining ovulation will help determine the days to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
Female intuition.
This method is not suitable for all women. But only to the most sensitive natures. Some women are acutely aware of the state of their cycle. So much so that they physically feel when they ovulate. Their lower abdomen begins to hurt, vaginal discharge appears, sexual appetite increases. And after one or two days, when ovulation ends, these symptoms disappear.
Calculating ovulation as a method of contraception is suitable only for those women who have a clear and even menstrual cycle, without failures, and there are no hormonal disorders. Those women who have a stable weight, a constant work schedule and a calm atmosphere in the family and in the team. In other cases, when a woman has constant nervous tension, work related to travel, flights, night mode, health problems, sudden weight loss or weight gain, the method of determining ovulation is useless.
The third way. Coitus interruptus
This method has only forty percent reliability, but it is quite popular. It consists in the fact that the man takes out the penis before ejaculation. Here, much depends on the "skill" and experience of the partner. It happens that at first a man is sure that he will be able to control himself, but in reality it turns out the opposite. So a woman is completely dependent on the ability of a man to restrain himself.
This method is convenient in that no devices are needed, everything happens naturally. But it has a lot more cons than pros.
Firstly, a small amount of spermatozoa is already in the male lubricant, and secondly, spermatozoa are viable for five days and can move independently. With this method, they easily get from the external genital organs into the inside of the female body. Therefore, if you use coitus interruptus, after ejaculation, you must definitely take a shower for both partners (and the man, in addition, urinate so that there is no sperm left).
The fourth way. acid environment
You can prevent unwanted pregnancy with a douche. It is known that spermatozoa lose viability in an acidic environment. For this, lemon juice or your own urine is suitable.
But this method should not be carried away. The vaginal mucosa has its own microflora, and when douching, it instantly collapses. Because of this, various diseases can occur in a woman. In addition, there is a risk of getting a mucosal burn. So be careful with this method.
Fifth way. Heat
You can not get pregnant without contraception by reducing the viability of sperm in a man. This can be done with a high body temperature. Nature has made sure that spermatozoa are actively produced and viable - they can do this only at a temperature below body temperature. Therefore, the scrotum is outside the body. If body temperature rises, spermatozoa reduce their viability and much less is produced.
In the Ancient East, it was in this way that they were protected from unwanted pregnancy - on the eve of the night of love, a man sat over a bucket of boiling water.
That is why men are not recommended to wear tight underwear, often bask in the sauna or bath. But if you want to prevent an unwanted pregnancy in this way, go to a hot sauna or Russian bath the day before with your partner, or tell him to take a hot bath. This method will help to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
Sixth way. Sex in the water
Some believe that if you have sex in water, then the sperm will lose its strength. A slightly controversial assumption. Sperm itself is initially liquid, and in water it will retain its viability better than in air and will more easily penetrate the internal genital organs of a woman.
Seventh way. gravity
The laws of physics (in particular gravity) work after ejaculation, causing the sperm to flow down. The likelihood of her further penetration is reduced if during sex you choose the "rider" position. But, unfortunately, this does not always work. Because the force of the "shot" of the sperm is usually enough for the spermatozoa to reach the target. Regardless of the chosen position.
Eighth way. intimate lubricants
How not to get pregnant after using a special lubricant? Easily. On the one hand, natural female lubrication facilitates deep and easy penetration of the partner's penis, and on the other hand, it prevents spermatozoa from moving towards the internal female genital organs. Artificial female (or male) lubricant, especially antibacterial, further impairs the vital activity of spermatozoa and helps not to become pregnant.
Ninth way. condoms
Whatever men say (about inconvenience, deterioration of true sensations, loss of precious time for putting on), they remain one of the most reliable means of contraception. In addition, condoms help prevent sexually transmitted infections.
When using a condom, a woman feels more confident and does not worry about how not to get pregnant, she can calmly relax during intercourse. Ignore your partner's complaints - it is better to use this contraceptive than to terminate an unwanted pregnancy or be treated for a sexually transmitted disease. Always keep a condom “just in case” in your purse, and your head will not hurt, how not to get pregnant.
tenth way. Hormonal pills
These contraceptives are very popular. They have a very high degree of protection against pregnancy. This method allows you not to think about how not to get pregnant, even without using a condom. The basis of the action of contraceptives is the suppression of ovulation. stimulate the production of hormones that change the structure of the endometrium (it becomes too thick), and sperm cannot move through such uterine tissue.
Especially in recent times, the pharmaceutical industry has gone very far, creating hormonal contraceptives that are close to natural, and have much fewer side effects. A gynecologist will best help you choose the right birth control pills. It can reveal your hormone levels and find the best birth control for you. A woman is required, firstly, not to skip the daily pill intake, and secondly, to drink them at the same time.
Some women say that birth control pills make them very fat, or menstruation is painful. Apparently, these women simply had the wrong choice of contraceptives, or they are not satisfied with this method, how not to get pregnant.
In addition to the contraceptive effect, the pills will help normalize the menstrual cycle in a woman and adjust the hormonal system, for example, after childbirth.
The downside of pills is that they do not protect against genital infections, and they are best used with proven partners. Otherwise, it is the safest and most harmless contraceptive.
Eleventh way. Uterine spirals
For some reason, with the latest achievements of modern pharmaceuticals, gynecologists have become less and less likely to offer women to use. Although this is a very good tool, how not to get pregnant without a condom. The uterine spiral can be placed for a sufficiently long period - from three to five years. Its action will not become less effective over time.
When the coil is inserted into the cervix, the fallopian tubes begin to contract more actively during ovulation, the egg increases the rate of release, and the spermatozoa become less viable. This is due to the fact that the intrauterine device creates a harmful environment for spermatozoa. There are also intrauterine contraceptives that are capable of releasing hormones.
Although this is a rather convenient way that makes you not think about how not to get pregnant, it has its own "dark" sides. Firstly, a foreign body in the body (and even more so for such a long time) is not always good. Secondly, the spiral does not protect against genital infections. Thirdly, and most annoyingly, the uterine coil contributes to female infections because the cervix opens slightly after the coil is inserted. Fourthly, after the installation of this contraceptive, there is a risk of an ectopic pregnancy, the appearance of cysts and erosion.
Twelfth way. Extra
There are moments in life when you know that you have ovulated, or there is a high probability of getting pregnant, but unprotected sex has already happened. How not to get pregnant after unprotected intercourse? Emergency contraception works well in this case. An important condition is time. The less time elapses between sexual intercourse and taking a special pill, the less likely it is to have an unwanted pregnancy. If less than 72 hours have passed, then it makes sense to take such a pill, if more than 72 hours, then the reception is useless. 
I will not say that this method is very useful, because it is a strong blow to the female hormonal system.
Thirteenth way. injections
Or rather hormonal injections. Hormonal injections work, as well as hormonal pills. The composition for injection is selected by the gynecologist. The difference with birth control pills is that the pills are drunk every day for one month, and injections can be given once every two or three months.
The negative side of hormonal injections is that they are allowed for women who already have children and women who are not going to become a mother in the near future. It is impossible to cancel a hormonal injection immediately, only after a full course. Therefore, if the selected composition is not suitable, you will have to wait for the end of the course and endure side effects.
When using such injections, it is necessary to be examined by a gynecologist two or three times a year.
Fourteenth way. Implants
Another form of hormone administration for contraception is hormonal implants. They also allow a woman not to worry about how not to get pregnant. They act similarly with tablets and injections, but put them on for a longer period - a year or more. The negative sides are the same - they do not protect against sexual infections and it is impossible to refuse them instantly.
Fifteenth way. Condoms for women
An unwanted pregnancy will not occur if a woman uses her own "female condoms". They are produced from various materials (silicone, latex) of various shapes - rings, caps, cups. The first time to use "female condoms" to put it mildly is not easy. But then comes the twist. The main condition is a consultation with a gynecologist. This doctor will be able to correctly determine the size of such a condom and tell you how to install it correctly. Unfortunately, not every woman can talk to a doctor about how not to get pregnant. So that he picked up her optimal means of contraception. Condoms for women prevent pregnancy during ovulation
There is no need to be shy in such matters - this is the work of a doctor, and health is your main value.
sixteenth way. Spermicides
Spermicides- These are substances that affect spermatozoa, reducing their viability and impairing mobility. Spermicides are part of creams, gels, lubricants. They are applied either to the penis, or the walls of the vagina are lubricated with the help of special devices (usually sold complete with a product).
Before use, read the instructions, because after applying the spermicide, most often some time must pass.
A very effective method of contraception, so as not to worry about how not to get pregnant.
seventeenth way. Vaginal suppositories
Vaginal suppositories with a contraceptive effect are also an excellent tool. At the heart of contraceptive suppositories is one of the active ingredients - benzalkonium chloride or nonaxinalone. These substances can have a destructive effect on spermatozoa. After interacting with the partner's sperm, the spermatozoa lose their viability, their shell partially dissolves.
Manufacturers, of course, give a guarantee of how not to get pregnant after using birth control candles. But the contraceptive effect is very often reduced due to improper storage, improper use of vaginal suppositories.
Some women do not know that the maximum effect of the candle comes about an hour after the introduction. Also, not everyone knows that it is necessary to maintain the acidic environment that a vaginal suppository creates. And for this you do not need to use alkaline soap for washing. Otherwise, the contraceptive effect is reduced by about twenty percent.
Also, not all women know that the candle "works" only for forty minutes. If you need more time for sex, you need to put another vaginal contraceptive candle (but do not forget, it will begin to work only after an hour).
Unlike spermicides, vaginal contraceptive suppositories are still good antiseptics. They prevent the appearance of some sexual infections. Plus, they act as an additional lubricant.
The negative side of contraceptive suppositories is that with frequent use they can "kill" the natural microflora of the vaginal mucosa, cause allergies and even chemical burns.
When using contraceptive vaginal suppositories, there are contraindications - they cannot be used for diseases of the genitourinary system and during the treatment of these diseases.
eighteenth way. Patch
The contraceptive patch is a new generation hormonal contraceptive. It is convenient because by sticking it only once a week on the shoulder, stomach, buttocks or shoulder blade, you can not worry about how not to get pregnant. For one month, you will need only three patches, because one week of the cycle is occupied by menstruation (at this point, the patch is not needed).
How does this contraceptive "work"? The patch contains hormones that enter the bloodstream and affect the woman's ovaries. These hormones inhibit ovulation, create such an environment in the mucous membrane of the cervix that not a single sperm is able to overcome it. In addition, the contraceptive hormonal patch can "fight" With "superfluous" bleeding, disruptions in the menstrual cycle, painful periods, with premenstrual syndrome, and even has a beneficial effect on the condition of a woman's skin (in the event that the condition of the skin - acne, spots - depends on the cycle).
But remember: hormonal remedies are not always and not good for everyone, and without the support of a gynecologist, periodic examinations, they must be used with caution.
Nineteenth way. Combine methods!
If you forgot to take a birth control pill, how not to get pregnant in this case? Additionally, use a vaginal suppository.
If you don't trust one method of contraception (like spermicides), add another one (like "female condom") to it. The combination of methods of contraception also reduces the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
Twentieth way. Most Efficient
How not to get pregnant with a 100 percent guarantee? This is not to have sex! At all! One hundred percent guarantee against the onset of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases can only be given by this method. If you are ready for abstinence, very good. You will not think about how not to get pregnant, and sign up for the righteous. I do not rule out that there are such people in the world. But nature has created people in such a way that once they experience the joy of sex, they can no longer stop.
As you can see, there are quite a few ways to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. For every "taste and color". You can choose the one that is convenient for you. And please feel free to discuss the issue of contraception not only with your partner, but also with your gynecologist. Only a specialist will select the method of contraception that is right for you.
Spontaneous sex is often the cause of various kinds of problems, ranging from unwanted pregnancy and ending with the development of sexually transmitted diseases. Of course, sexual intercourse is an integral part of human life, but unprotected sex is fraught with many dangers, which will be discussed in this article.
Unprotected sex: what is it?
As a rule, unprotected sex in most people is associated with a casual relationship with a little-known partner. However, spontaneous copulation can also occur in a married couple who have lived together for more than one year.
In any case, this does not negate the negative consequences that may affect the health of both partners. With an unprotected act, no barrier means are used that can prevent pregnancy and infection with sexually transmitted diseases.
Contraceptives include:
- male and female condoms;
- hormonal drugs;
- vaginal latex diaphragm or helix.
In addition, girls who have not previously experienced physical intimacy fall into the risk group. At the same time, along with the delights of the first sexual experience, they can get a lot of unexpected and very unpleasant surprises in the form of genital infections.
What could be the consequences?
During unprotected sexual intercourse, a person can lie in wait not only for sexually transmitted infections (venereal), but also for other types of diseases. Both those and others, gynecologists call STDs - sexually transmitted diseases. If you, after spontaneous intercourse, find a rash on the skin or some discomfort in the genitals, be sure to consult a doctor.
Infections that can theoretically be “picked up” during an unprotected act include:
- hepatitis B and C;
- papillomavirus;
- syphilis;
- trichomoniasis (gonorrhea, hussar runny nose);
- cognatius mollusk;
- ureaplasmosis.
The list of all infectious surprises does not end there, since modern medicine has at least 20 sexual diseases that can be caught in the absence of any means of protection.
In addition, women should understand that sexually transmitted infections in men often do not manifest themselves, remaining in a latent state. However, a woman “rewarded” with a disease quickly realizes that something wrong has happened to her body.
What are the symptoms of an STD?
After spontaneous intercourse, you should contact a specialist if you experience the following symptoms:
If you find these symptoms, be sure to consult a specialist.
- When changing a permanent sexual partner;
- With unprotected intercourse with an unfamiliar person;
- If any suspicious symptoms are found that appeared during the change of sexual partner.
Late with preventive measures, what to do?
What should and can be done if unprotected intercourse has already taken place?
If you have not been able to use traditional remedies before sexual contact, you can use these tips:
To avoid the unpleasant consequences of unprotected contact, these measures should be enough.
And, of course, try to avoid spontaneous relationships, this will surely save you from unwanted pregnancy and acquiring a whole bunch of ailments.
The likelihood of pregnancy on different days of the cycle
What is fraught with unprotected sexual intercourse in the middle of the cycle? To understand this issue, consider the work of the female body. In the first few days of menstruation, follicles form on the ovaries, in which eggs mature. Over the next 7 days, all follicles begin to "fade out", except for one - the most viable.
In the middle of the cycle, on about 14-16 days, the follicular sac bursts, resulting in the release of a formed egg. Then it begins to move along the fallopian tube, all the way to the uterus.
And now you can talk about the likelihood of conception at various stages of the cycle:
However, all girls should understand that spermatozoa in a woman's body can remain active for another 7 or even 9 days.
Therefore, the risk of becoming pregnant still remains during this time. In addition, albeit rarely, there are cases of conception before menstruation, as evidenced by professional gynecologists.
emergency contraception
How can you avoid pregnancy with an unprotected intercourse? Fortunately, traditional as well as traditional medicine has many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy even after unprotected sex. Moreover, most of the methods are effective, although they cannot guarantee a 100% result.
Here are some of them:
- Douching. The essence of this method is to wash out active sperm from the genital tract. True, this method is not among the most effective, since douching can wash out not only male sex cells, but also all the beneficial microflora from the female body;
- antigestagenic drugs. They are among the postcointal drugs, they are used approximately 72 hours after sexual intercourse. This hormonal drug is practically harmless, because it has no side effects;
- Gestagen funds. Drugs such as Escapelle, Mifepristone and Postinor are effective emergency contraceptives. However, each of them can be used only after prior consultation with a gynecologist.
It should be noted that all hormonal drugs have some pros and cons that must be considered.
They are the most effective methods of preventing and terminating early pregnancy, but do not protect the body from possible infection with sexually transmitted diseases.
What can be done with an unprotected intercourse to avoid pregnancy and the appearance of genital infections? In such a situation, only an integrated approach is needed.
First, you should use progestogen or antiprogestin drugs no later than 3 days after intimacy. Secondly, immediately after sexual intercourse, perform hygiene procedures and apply antiseptic preparations to the genitals. Thirdly, contact a gynecologist and take a course of preventive drug treatment.
And better - avoid casual relationships and unverified partners!
The rise in venereal infections suggests that many people are taking too lightly the risk of acquiring and transmitting STDs. The reason for the constant growth and spread of sexual infections are many factors of a psychological and physiological nature. Some people are simply embarrassed to turn to a venereologist after casual sexual intercourse, others believe that since there are no manifestations, then there is no disease itself. However, many sexually transmitted diseases can be asymptomatic for a long time, but at the same time a person infects others, and the pathology gradually develops, disrupting the functioning of internal organs and covering new tissues.
The best solution after casual sex is a visit to the doctor. But there are certain actions, the application of which is best done as quickly as possible, without waiting for a visit to the medical center.
What diseases can be sexually transmitted
The group of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) includes five infectious pathologies - gonorrhea, inguinal granuloma (donovanosis), syphilis, soft chancre and venereal lymphogranulomatosis. However, this list is not complete. Diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact are classified according to the type of pathogen:
Many of these pathologies at the initial stage can proceed without symptoms, and some (for example, chlamydia) develop secretly for a long period, while harming human health. Subject to preventive measures and rules for the prevention of STDs after casual relationships, such a dangerous development of events can be avoided.
Drug prophylaxis after casual relationships
If you have had unprotected intercourse with an unfamiliar partner, then you can use STD prevention drugs after casual relationships. Funds are divided into internal and external according to the type of use.
The first group includes antibiotics for emergency care in case of a threat of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Preparations for prevention after casual relationships:
- doxycycline;
- amoxicillin;
- ceftriaxone 3rd generation;
- azithromycin;
- safocide.
It should be understood that there is no universal remedy against any infection, therefore, 3-4 weeks after an accidental relationship, it is necessary to take tests. It is not recommended to use these drugs on an ongoing basis, as with all antibiotics, they have side effects. However, in emergency cases, without the possibility to consult a doctor, they can be used for one week. At the same time, preventive measures should be observed so as not to infect the sexual partner - use a condom. In addition, it should be understood that antibiotics do not act on viral infections, therefore, if infection is suspected, it is better to undergo a targeted examination.
External means of drug prevention after casual sexual intercourse include antiseptic drugs that can be used to treat the genitals and nearby areas to exclude infection:
- miramistin;
- chlorhexidine bigluconate;
- betadine;
- gibitan.
Use these drugs as soon as possible, preferably immediately after sexual contact. Men will need to thoroughly rinse the mucosa of the penis and all nearby areas. It is better for a woman to douche with one of these remedies and also treat the genitals from the outside.
What drugs can still be used for prevention after casual relationships? Preventive measures also include spermicides, which are available in the form of ointments or suppositories: Pharmatex (candles, cream, vaginal tablets), contraceptin (candles), Sterilin (candles).
It is important to note that none of the above methods of prevention can guarantee that in case of a casual connection, one of the many sexually transmitted infections did not occur. For confidence and the start of timely treatment, it is better to contact a venereologist and undergo a study.