Chemical contraceptive methods Chemical contraception is the prevention of pregnancy through chemical killing of sperm. This is done by using so-called spermicides. They are available in different dosage forms: Gel Ointment Suppositories Foam Spray The spermicide should be applied at least 10 minutes before intercourse. Some agents kill sperm completely, while others only restrict motility … Chemical contraceptive methods | Contraception
Sterilization Sterilization for contraception is a very good method of contraception after the child has been conceived at an advanced age. In Germany, about 7% of women and 2% of men can be sterilized after family planning has been completed. The morning after pill The special feature of the “morning after pill” is that if … Sterilization | Contraception
Introduction – How can medication influence the effectiveness of the pill? Interactions with other medications can weaken the contraceptive effect of the pill. Conversely, hormonal contraceptives (the Pill) can also alter, increase or weaken the effectiveness of drugs. Before taking a medicine, the prescribing doctor should be informed about the use of the pill. Whether … Which drugs influence the effect of the pill?
Medication without influence Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen belongs to the group of painkillers. However, ibuprofen is not known to interact with the pill. Paracetamol: No interactions with the pill are known for paracetamol. The effect of the pill does not appear to be diminished by the simultaneous intake of paracetamol to reduce pain and fever. VomexDiphenhydramine: Vomex … Medication without influence | Which drugs influence the effect of the pill?
Introduction The contraceptive pill increases the risk of thrombosis (see: Risk factors thrombosis). Some women have already had this experience and have developed thrombosis while taking the pill. This leads to the formation of a blood clot in one or more blood vessels, which in the worst case can cause the vessel to close. In … Thrombosis while taking the pill
Symptoms The most common form of thrombosis is in the leg veins (see: Thrombosis in the leg). The typical signs of thrombosis are a reddened, overheated, swollen lower leg or foot with taut, shiny skin. The calf is often very painful under pressure. Pain also often occurs when running. These can resemble sore muscles. A … Symptoms | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Therapy The basic therapy of thrombosis includes wearing suitable compression stockings and taking anticoagulant medication. The compression stockings prevent the swelling of the leg from increasing and increase the return flow of blood to the heart. This prevents further development of thrombosis and alleviates the symptoms. The patient is also given heparin, an anticoagulant drug … Therapy | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Prognosis The prognosis of venous thrombosis with the Pill is generally good if the thrombosis is detected in time. As long as a pulmonary embolism has not yet occurred, i.e. the blood clot has not been flushed into the lungs, thromboses can usually be treated well. If a pulmonary embolism has occurred, timely treatment is … Prognosis | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Smoking Smokers who take the pill have a significantly higher risk of suffering a thrombosis than non-smokers who take the pill. This is because both the pill and smoking increase the risk of thrombosis. If both risk factors are combined, the overall risk increases accordingly. Smoking constricts the blood vessels and causes damage to the … Smoking | Thrombosis while taking the pill
