Course 2
Methods of Contracep.
Natural or Artificial?
With Assistance
Without Assistance
Methods for Men
Methods for Women
Methods for Either Sex
Future Methods
Success and Failure
With Medical Assistance
避孕

避孕方法: 用醫學協助的方法

絕育(輸精管結紮術、輸卵管結紮術)是需要外科手術的避孕方法。避孕藥皮下埋植杆避孕針劑陰道隔膜宮內避孕器(IUDs需要醫生開具處方。在大多數國家,無醫生的處方也不能夠購買事後避孕藥morning-after pills)。醫生的醫囑和督察對於安全期避孕則是重要的。
一些避孕方法如果不分皂白地使用,因而可能是無效的或有危險的,所以需要醫生的處方。事實上,在選擇任何避孕方法之前,尋求專業諮詢是有意義的。所有的計劃生育機構、其他家庭計畫診所以及許多私人開業醫師都提供這樣的諮詢。並不是每一種避孕方法一直對每一個人都同樣合適。做出個人的正確選擇則是邁向成功的第一步。在有些實例,宗教信條或個人習慣會導致避孕失敗,今天與人合作得很好的避孕方法在明天再與人合作時也可能失敗。所以,為了確保避孕方法正確地使用,弄懂每一種避孕方法的原理是十分重要的。許多非意願妊娠就是因為濫用了避孕方法意料之外的作用所導致的。

Contraception

Methods of Contraception: With Medical Assistance

Surgery is needed in the case of sterilization (vasectomy, tubal ligation). A doctor's prescription is needed for contraceptive pills, implants, injections, diaphragms, and intra-uterine devices (IUDs). In most countries, "morning-after pills" also cannot be purchased without a prescription. A doctor's advice and supervision are important for the “rhythm method”.
Some contraceptives require a doctor's prescription because they could be ineffective or dangerous if used indiscriminately. As a matter of fact, it makes sense to seek professional advice before choosing any method of contraception. Such advice is offered by all Planned Parenthood offices and other family planning clinics as well as by many private physicians. Not every method is suitable for everybody at all times. Making the right individual choice is the first step toward success. In some cases, religious reasons or personal habits rule out certain methods, and what works well with one person today may fail with another tomorrow. It is, therefore, essential to understand how each method works in order to ensure its proper application. Many unwanted pregnancies occur because of careless use of otherwise effective methods.

[Course 2] [Description] [How to use it] [Introduction] [Conception] [Pregnancy] [Birth] [Infertility] [Contraception] [A Complex Issue] [Methods of Contracep.] [Abortion] [Additional Reading] [Examination]