Fragrant and Xiaogang have been in love for 2 years, both of them are in the rising stage of their careers, and they will take safety measures every time they live as a couple.
Recently, Fragrant's aunt has not come, and she often feels sick to her stomach, so she bought a pregnancy test stick and a test - two deep red lines. Subsequently, the hospital examined and determined that Fenfang was pregnant, and the original plan was all disrupted.
What they don't understand is that if they obviously use condoms, why do they still fail to use contraception?
According to the Statistical Yearbook of Chinese and Employment, from a sample of 100 couples who used contraception, 54.6% of women had IUDs, 26.2% of women had ligated fallopian tubes, 13.8% of men used condoms, 3.8% of men had vas deferens and 1.6% used other contraceptive methods.
The data show that about 80% of the contraceptive responsibilities in Chinese households are borne by women.
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This phenomenon in which women assume most of the responsibility for contraception is also common worldwide. In 2015, the global contraceptive use rate for women was 47.1 per cent, compared with 10.1 per cent for men.
The effective rate of condoms is more than 98%, and whether it is used correctly is the key to affecting the effectiveness of contraception. Common condom use myths are as follows.
Myth 1: Expand before use
Most condoms are ring-shaped and slowly unfold downwards when used. Unfolding it with your hands early may damage the condom and create unwanted folds that make it difficult to wear.
Myth 2: There is no check before use
Condoms also have shelf life and storage conditions, which should be checked before use. Condoms need to be kept in a cool, dry and non-contact environment with acids, alkalis and oils, if placed in pants pockets or purses, it may be scratched by keys, coins, nails, etc., affecting the contraceptive effect.
Myth 3: Use without emptying the air at the front end
The spermatocephalus at the top of the condom will retain air, and it is necessary to gently pinch it before use to empty the air, otherwise it is easy to rupture and may cause leakage.
Myth 4: Choosing the wrong size
Condoms are modeled, too tight and easy to break, too loose easy to fall off. It is recommended to choose the appropriate model according to your personal situation.
Myth 5: Use the wrong front and back
Getting the front and back of the condom wrong is not only uncomfortable, but also easy to fall off.
Myth 6: Wear it too early or too late
Too early can make the surface too dry and easy to rupture; too late will greatly reduce the contraceptive effect.
Myth 7: Tear open the package with your teeth
Some people will tear open the package with their teeth in order to add fun, but this is easy to make the latex crack and affect the effect. Also, avoid using scissors to cut open the package to prevent scratches.
Myth 8: The thinner the better
Many condoms on the market add ultra-thin, floating point or scented features to attract consumers. But condoms are not as thin as possible, which is related to the individual's physical condition. Moreover, floating point, flavor and other functions may cause allergies, and should be tried with caution.
Myth 9: Using the wrong lubricant
Condoms are usually already lubricanted, and if additional lubricants are needed, water-soluble lubricants should be selected to avoid oily lubricants. Oily lubricants degrade the latex, causing leaks.
Myth 10: The withdrawal time is improper
Withdrawing too late, condoms are easy to fall off in the body, resulting in fluid leakage and unexpected pregnancy.
At present, the main contraceptive methods for men are condoms and ligation surgery, but it is reported that the world's first "male contraceptive needle" is about to be mass-produced and marketed.
According to foreign media reports, after 35 years of repeated research, india injectable male contraceptive pill (RISUG) has completed a number of clinical trials, of which the third phase of the clinical trial was attended by 303 people, the success rate of up to 97.3%, no side effects were reported.
At present, the contraceptive injection has been submitted to the Indian Medicines Agency for approval, and once approved, it will be mass-produced and launched on the market immediately.
RISUG uses the form of injection, the artificial gel is injected into the vas deferens, and in just a few minutes, a transparent film will be formed, which will interfere with the negative charge on the surface of the sperm to achieve contraceptive effect.
The research team claims that a dose can be effective for up to 13 years, after which it will dissipate on its own and will not affect the secretion of sex hormones. More importantly, the effect of this male contraceptive injection is reversible, and only another injection of sodium bicarbonate is needed to dissolve the film to restore fertility.
If the male contraceptive injection can be successfully approved and launched on the market, I believe it will be a major breakthrough in the medical community and provide a new contraceptive method for everyone.
Although current contraceptive methods target women, with the advancement of medicine, the contraceptive methods for men are becoming more and more diverse.
1. Ligation surgery
Sterilization surgery is a "once and for all" contraceptive method that achieves a contraceptive effect by blocking the vas deferens and preventing sperm from being excreted. In general, the ligation procedure takes only 30 minutes to complete and does not affect sexual function. If you still want to have children after ligation, you can perform a vasectomy to reconnect the two disconnected interfaces to restore reproductive function.
2. Sperm suppressant gel, oral medicine
In addition, there are a number of new male contraceptive methods that are in clinical trials. For example, sperm suppressant gel, the drug contains progesterone and testosterone components, as long as it is applied to the shoulder or arm every day, the drug is absorbed by the skin, it can achieve the effect of inhibiting sperm production; and the main components of oral sperm suppression drugs, the main components are deorgesten and testosterone, which can inhibit the amount of sperm and reduce the chance of conception.
"How to properly use contraception" is a subject for every adult man and woman to learn, and no matter which method is used, there is a risk of unintended conception. Contraception is the responsibility of both parties, can not rely on unilateral payment, more knowledge of the right knowledge, help both sides more harmonious.
Resources: [1] Illustration| Chinese family contraception: women account for 80%, and the number of surgical contraceptives far exceeds that of men. The Paper, 2018-03-08 [2] Analysis of the study of condoms: Top 10 incorrect usage of condoms. Life Times, 2014-09-05
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