Non-hormonal contraceptives

Contents:

• Vaginal tablets: mechanism of action, advantages and disadvantages
• Types of non-hormonal birth control pills
• General rules for the application of vaginal tablets

One of the most important issues in the life of every woman is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Abortion is very dangerous and causes irreparable consequences female body. Currently, however, gynecologists only ascertain the growth of abortion, despite the fact that there are many ways of preventing unwanted pregnancy. Women are deliberately subjected to abortion and their health at great risk.

The main reasons for ignoring the various means of contraception are common sloth find a suitable means, and hope women that pregnancy does not happen. Many simply do not know the mechanism of action of various contraceptive methods, or hope for a reliable rhythm contraception. A young mothers are afraid to use during breastfeeding birth control pills, thinking that they penetrate into the milk and affect the baby.

Today there are many ways of preventing unwanted pregnancies, among which is particularly popular with women enjoy vaginal tablets.

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Vaginal tablets: mechanism of action, advantages and disadvantages

Vaginal tablets are nonhormonal contraceptives containing active substances that contribute to damage and destruction of the membrane of sperm that leads to their death. Such active substances are called spermicide, their role in the composition of vaginal tablets or benzalkonium nonoxynol operate. These substances adversely affect the spermatozoa, and moreover, form a very thin film on the walls of the vaginal mucosa.

This film has not only a protective function, but also forms a thickening of mucus in the cervical canal, which also significantly reduces the activity of the sperm. So there is a special barrier that prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterus. That is why non-hormonal birth control pills are a barrier contraceptive.

Vaginal contraceptives have many advantages. They have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, protects against various diseases, sexually transmitted diseases.

Vaginal tablets may be used in the presence of women serious diseases such as uterine fibroids, in which hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated. In addition, they can be applied to women after childbirth and lactation, and post-abortion care, and if you can not use IUD. Furthermore, these tools have virtually no side effects.

Thus, having many advantages, non-hormonal birth control pills are very convenient, effective and safe method of contraception for many women.

The disadvantages of non-hormonal contraceptives include the following:

• they are not recommended for use every day, or in the vagina may have goiter;
• In rare cases, there may be some side effects, namely an allergic reaction to spermicides and irritation of the skin;
• these funds should be used immediately before intercourse;
• should not be taken while water treatments.

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Types of non-hormonal birth control pills

Active ingredient - benzalkonium chloride

• "Pharmatex."

This contraceptive is the most common and is very popular among women. As part of this preparation as an active substance contained benzalkonium chloride. Issued active drug not only in the form of vaginal tablets and suppositories, creams, vaginal tampons, and beads.

"Farmateks" effectively acts for 3 hours. The drug has antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which means it not only prevents pregnancy, but also protects against various diseases, sexually transmitted diseases. It has a pronounced effect against chlamydia, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Candida, trichomonas, herpes virus, and various fungi.

The drug "Pharmatex" does not penetrate into the blood and milk of nursing mothers, does not affect the microflora of the vagina, does not violate the hormones and the menstrual cycle of women.

• "Ginekoteks."

By its action is similar to the drug "farmateks." It has spermicidal, antifungal and antiseptic effect, thus protecting women from the risk of contracting various infections, sexually transmitted diseases.

"Ginekoteks" Effective action for 4 hours. Does not have any effect on the microflora of the vagina and female hormones, but has some contraindications: inflammation of the vagina or colpitis, hypersensitivity to the drug, irritation of the vagina and uterus.

"Ginekoteks" should be combined with the use of a vaginal diaphragm or IUD. It will strengthen its effectiveness. Not recommended for use after intercourse douching soap, as soap can destroy contained in active substances, reducing it of its contraceptive effect.

• "Tratseptin."

This is an effective contraceptive drug to prevent unintended pregnancy. In its composition contains surfactant benzalkonium chloride, which is spermicidal and has a disinfecting effect.

It has side effects that may occur in the form of the appearance of a sense of itching and burning in the vagina. In addition, this drug should not be used in the presence of cervical erosion and colpitis.

The active substance - nonoxynol

• "Patenteks Oval".

As part of the preparation as an active substance contained nonoxynol. This contraceptive leads to the death of sperm and has antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal activity. It does not cause allergic reactions.

• "Kontseptrol."

As part of this drug as an active substance also contains nonoxynol, which is detrimental effect on sperm cells and protects against various infections and diseases, sexually transmitted diseases. After the introduction of "Kontseptrola" impossible to carry out the toilet vagina within six hours.

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General rules for the application of vaginal tablets

The manufacturer's instructions are always recommendations for the use of a particular drug. Mostly non-hormonal birth control pills to be inserted deep into the vagina 10-15 minutes before sexual intercourse. The package may be enclosed applicator for convenient administration of the tablet.

Most manufacturers claim that the contraceptive effect of the drug can last more than 40 minutes, but the evidence shows otherwise. Therefore it is very important before every sexual act introducing a new vaginal tablets, even before having sex again.

Before using the vaginal tablets should pay attention to the recommendations on the proper use of contraceptives, the data producer. Quite often when used banned water treatment facilities with personal hygiene for a while before and after sexual intercourse.

If, after the introduction of the tablet has not started sexual intercourse for 2 hours, then it is imperative to introduce a new dose. That this fact is the main disadvantage of using this method of contraception. Patients say they are spared so that the unexpected sex. With this method of contraception need to plan the sexual act, but it is not always possible.

General contraindications to the use of non-hormonal vaginal tablets are: inflammation of the vagina, increased sensitivity to the drug, cervical erosion, and diseases of the genitourinary system.

Certain vaginal tablets when used may cause a burning sensation in the vagina. Many manufacturers claim that it is normal, although it is recommended in such cases to stop further use of the drug.

Before you use any contraceptives should always consult with your gynecologist, who will help not only to choose the right appropriate means, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism, but also to get advice on its use.