Femidom: Effect, Uses & Risks

The femidom is colloquially called “female condom” or “female condom”. Yet the name of the contraceptive already suggests what exactly it is – a femidom is very similar to a condom, but is not put over the penis of the man, but inserted into the vagina of the woman. What is a femidom? This version … Femidom: Effect, Uses & Risks

Occurrence of latex | Latex allergy

Occurrence of latex Most people first think of condoms when thinking of products made of latex, but latex is also an ingredient in many other everyday products and can be a source of danger for allergy sufferers. Products containing latex include plasters, elastic bandages, rubber rings, rubber gloves, rubber shoes, erasers, stamp glue, various craft … Occurrence of latex | Latex allergy

Therapy latex allergy | Latex allergy

Therapy latex allergy The most important measure to be taken in the case of an existing latex allergy is to avoid behaviour. This means that affected persons should avoid direct contact with materials containing latex in any case. In everyday life, however, this is relatively difficult, because as mentioned above, latex is contained in many … Therapy latex allergy | Latex allergy

Morning-After Pill for Contraception

Products The so-called “morning-after pill” is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets and film-coated tablets. It is also available in pharmacies under medical treatment or after a structured consultation with dispensing documentation. An alternative is the copper IUD (“morning-after coil”). The name “pill” is not correct from a pharmaceutical point of … Morning-After Pill for Contraception

Forgot to take it in the first week | Forgotten to take the pill – what to do?

Forgot to take it in the first week If a patient forgets to take her pill in the 1st week, this means that the patient has no protection for at least 7 days after forgetting to take the pill, even if all other pills were taken in time afterwards. If a patient forgets to take … Forgot to take it in the first week | Forgotten to take the pill – what to do?

Forgot the pill several times | Forgotten to take the pill – what to do?

Forgot the pill several times If you have forgotten to take the pill not only once but several times, you must use double contraception for the entire time! The 7-day rule, according to which you have sufficient protection after 7 days of correct pill taking even without a condom, does not apply here. Here too, … Forgot the pill several times | Forgotten to take the pill – what to do?

Instructions | Tricks when putting on the condom

Instructions How safely a condom actually protects against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases depends above all on whether the users put the condom on properly. Putting on condoms that are too old and have expired offers no protection. The expiration date of each condom is noted on the individual packaging and should be checked … Instructions | Tricks when putting on the condom