It is not difficult to teach children to avoid pregnancy during puberty

 Don't have sex

Parents are not unreasonable to forbid their children from having sex too early. To prevent pregnancy, simply not having sex, this is also a way for children to avoid sexually transmitted diseases , diseases caused by HPV infection , ... Some studies also show that children are infected with HPV. can get cervical cancer .

 Contraceptive implants

The contraceptive implant is a thin plastic stick that is as small as a matchstick, and can be stretched. The stick contains a hormone and is placed under the skin of the upper arm. The implant does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, so it's best to instruct your child to use an extra condom.

Advantages

Provide safe, long-lasting and effective protection;

There is no need to remember to take the pill daily, weekly or monthly;

No need to disassemble within 3 years;

Contains progestin that prevents ovaries from ovulating.

Defect

May cause unusual vaginal bleeding;

There are some side effects like weight gain, headaches and acne.

 IUD (IUD)

Only about 1 in 100 women using an IUD become pregnant during the first year (common failure rate is 0.2-0.8%).

The doctor will place a small T-ring into the uterus through the vagina. The IUD also cannot protect children from sexually transmitted diseases and still requires the use of additional condoms to increase protection. There are 2 types of IUD:

Copper type (eg Paraguard®): Hormone-free and does not require renewal within 10 years;

Hormone-containing type (eg Mirena®, Skyla®): Hormone-containing type with a set time of 3-5 years.

Advantages

Provide safe, long-lasting and effective protection;

Children do not need to remember to take the medicine daily, weekly or monthly;

You can choose between two types of IUD;

An IUD containing levonorgestrel can help ease menstrual cramps and reduce menstrual period.

Defect

There may be some pain with insertion;

UID containing levonorgestrel: May cause unusual vaginal bleeding (which usually improves after some time of insertion);

Copper-containing UID: May increase abdominal pain, bleeding or hypermenorrhea (which usually improves with time).

 Progestin injection

About 6 out of 100 women using this method can become pregnant in the first year of use (failure rate is about 6%).

A hormone that works to prevent ovulation, lasting for 3 months. However, the method also cannot help prevent sexually transmitted diseases and still needs to use more condoms to support.

Advantages

Long-lasting effect, only need to re-inject every 3 months;

Has a protective effect against endometrial cancer and iron deficiency anemia;

Can help relieve menstrual cramps and reduce period time.

Defect

Weight gain;

Abnormal vaginal bleeding (which will probably improve after a while);

After stopping hormone use, it can take up to 2 years for fertility to recover (usually in about 1 year);

May affect the rate of bone density increase.

Vaginal contraceptive ring

About 9 out of 100 women using this method can become pregnant in the first year of use (failure rate is about 9%).

Put a ring in the vagina for about 1 month, preventing the ovaries from ovulating. The ring stays in the vagina for 3 weeks and takes 1 week to remove. This method also cannot help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, and condoms still need to be used for support.

Advantages

Alleviate menstrual pain;

Reduce menstrual period;

Reduce acne.

Defect

The reservation time is short so it is important to remember the date of re-order;

Possible side effects: Headache, vaginal pain, tightness in the breast;

Increased risk of blood clots.

Above are some contraceptive methods that parents can refer to and put in knowledge about reproductive health to teach their children. The above methods are not the most complete about the available contraception, if interested parents can read the next section of this article to learn more about contraception for puberty. . It is time for parents to remove shyness and sit down to teach their children these essential knowledge, which will help children understand more about their reproductive health and know how to protect themselves from being too early parents. .

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