Female sterilization means that you can never get pregnant again. The procedure is an operation in which the fallopian tubes are cut and closed. Female sterilization is a permanent procedure to prevent pregnancy. It works by surgically or nonsurgical blocking the fallopian tubes. There is a difference between surgical and nonsurgical sterilization? While the surgical … Continue reading Female sterilization – a permanent contraceptive method for the ladies →

Even if a contraceptive fails, the morning-after pill can prevent an unwanted pregnancy. However, the drug can have side effects and should therefore only be taken in exceptional cases. It is not just unprotected sex that can lead to an unwanted pregnancy. If a condom bursts or the pill is taken too late, contraception may … Continue reading The morning-after pill and its side effects →

A vasectomy can be reversed. The process is called vasectomy reversal. However, the chances of becoming fertile again depend on various factors. Microsurgery is required to reverse a vasectomy. The vasectomy reversal procedure is much more complicated than the sterilization itself – and so is the healing process. The operation takes up to three hours … Continue reading Can vasectomy be reversed? Yes, but … →

The diaphragm (vaginal pessary) is one of the contraceptive methods for women that protects against pregnancy but not against sexually transmitted diseases. Proper handling requires some practice. The diaphragm is placed over the cervix before intercourse and prevents sperm from entering the uterus. Since there are different sizes of silicone membranes, you must have your … Continue reading Correct insertion of the diaphragm as a contraceptive →

The female condom works in the same way as traditional male condoms, except that the lady inserts it into her vagina before intercourse. The application is fairly simple with a little practice. The advantage of the female condom is that it is the only contraceptive method that a woman can use to protect herself from … Continue reading How to use the female condom? It is easy with some practice →

The copper coil is inserted directly into the uterus. It constantly emits small amounts of copper. As a result, the sperm are blocked on their way to the uterus and restricted in their mobility, so that fertilization does not normally occur. In addition, the copper disrupts the structure of the lining of the uterus, so … Continue reading The copper coil is a safe contraception that doesn’t alter hormones →

During a vasectomy, i.e. male sterilization, the vas deferens are severed. It is a small operation with a big effect: the patient is now infertile. The vasectomy is a short procedure that is largely painless. If you want, you can have it done under general anesthesia, but it is not necessary. Depending on the type … Continue reading Vasectomy in men – Pregnancy prevention through sterilization →

During the development of the male contraceptive pill, there have been problems for a long time for which no solution seemed in sight. However, scientists at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, have apparently made a breakthrough. The team discovered that the JQ1 molecule reaches the site of sperm development via the blood and … Continue reading Are there male contraceptive pills? There could be a breakthrough →

In contrast to conventional birth control and micro pills, the mini pill does not contain estrogen, but only the hormone progestin. As a result, it represents a much smaller intervention in the hormone balance of the body. The mini pill was developed primarily as a contraceptive during breastfeeding, as the estrogen in conventional pills can … Continue reading Gentle contraceptive pills: Mini-pill used while breastfeeding →