{"id":1585083,"date":"2017-08-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1585083"},"modified":"2020-09-10T20:14:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T00:14:58","slug":"choosing-a-contraceptive-that-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/choosing-a-contraceptive-that-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Contraceptive That is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"pk-dropcap pk-dropcap-borders\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Different contraception methods suit different people. Someone in a <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/how-to-look-after-your-relationship-during-covid-19\/\">long-term monogamous relationship<\/a> might prefer different methods than someone in a new relationships or someone who has multiple sexual partners. Your age and where you are in your sexual life can also be a big factor in your decision. Talk to your physician about your choices, and discuss contraception with your partner before making a decision!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guttmacher.org\/news-release\/2014\/new-study-finds-40-pregnancies-worldwide-are-unintended\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a study published in 2012<\/a>, half of all pregnancies in North America are unwanted and half of these unwanted pregnancies resulting from a malfunction of contraception. Moreover, Canadians admit to not take their oral contraceptives regularly. About a third of women (33%) on average forget to take at least one pill per cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The most effective methods<\/strong>: Hormonal methods are the most effective, and if you are a healthy woman, the Pill and an intrauterine device (IUD) are great choices, since they can be used long-term. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyleena-us.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyleena<\/a>, a new long-term contraceptive for women (up to 5 years) has been recently approved, and a way to meet the needs of women for contraception. We spoke with Dr. Audrey Binnette, one of the few ob-gyns specialized in contraception, tells us that &#8220;unlike the pill, patch or ring, Kyleena does not contain any estrogen. The system releases a very low dose of a progestin, which is usually associated with few side effects.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preventing sexually transmitted infections<\/strong>: The risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections is greatly reduced by using dual protection &#8211; using a condom with your choice of birth control. Use a condom if you are in a new relationship, until you can both get tested for STDs, or if you are not sure your partner is faithful.<\/p>\n<p><script>!function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src=\"https:\/\/rumble.com\/embedJS\/uqxnt\"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+\"\/?url=\"+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+\"&args=\"+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, \"script\", \"Rumble\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"rumble_v32v7n\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\nRumble(\"play\", {\"video\":\"v32v7n\",\"div\":\"rumble_v32v7n\"});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have just given birth<\/strong>: IUDs, progestin-only contraceptives (POP) and condoms are good choices because they do not affect the quality or quantity of your breast milk. If you choose to use a diaphragm or cervical cap, these must be re-fitted several months following the birth of your baby, so before this point you should choose an alternative contraceptive method. Remember, there is no grace period after a pregnancy &#8211; it is possible to become pregnant again almost immediately after giving birth!<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you want to wait before having another child<\/strong>: If you wish to space out your family, natural methods like withdrawal or fertility awareness, in combination with a secondary contraceptive method such as condoms or a contraceptive sponge may be quite effective. You can also use more effective hormonal methods such as IUD and be guaranteed a quick return to fertility once you decide to have a child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Different contraception methods suit different people. 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