To delay pregnancy, there are several types of contraception that can be used. Contraceptives can be used by men mor women. ForMen, contraceptive optionswhich are availableare condoms and vasectomy.
Pregnancy can occur when a sperm cell successfully fertilizes an egg that is released from a woman's ovaries during her fertile period. For couples who have not or want to delay pregnancy, contraception can be the right choice to prevent conception.
For women, hormonal contraception, such as birth control pills or injectable contraceptives, is a common way of delaying pregnancy. However, in men, hormonal contraception is not yet commonly used.
Hormonal contraceptives for men are at risk of various side effects, which include mood swings, depression, acne, muscle aches, weight gain, and increased libido.
Men's Choice of Contraceptive Devices
Although male-only hormonal contraceptives can be used to prevent pregnancy, the most common types of contraception used by men are:
Condom
Condoms are considered the easiest male contraceptive to obtain and use. In addition, the price is cheap and minimal side effects. Condoms are in the form of a thin, elastic sheath, and can be made of latex, sheepskin, or polyurethane.
How to use a condom is quite easy, namely by wrapping it on an erect penis, to cover the entire surface of the penis.
Types of latex condoms and polyurethane It is considered most effective in preventing pregnancy as long as it is used in the right way. Not only effective in preventing pregnancy, condoms can also be used to protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases.
Condoms are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Some types of condoms are also equipped with lubricants that aim to increase sexual sensation and satisfaction.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure to bind the sperm ducts in the male reproductive organs. The goal is to prevent the release of sperm at the time of ejaculation.
In men who have had a vasectomy, there are no more sperm in the semen. So even if you ejaculate, the partner's egg will not be fertilized.
This contraceptive effect generally only appears about 3 months after vasectomy surgery. Therefore, use a condom first during sex, until the results of the examination state that the semen is clean of sperm.
To have a vasectomy, you can visit a urologist. Vasectomy surgery usually takes 20-30 minutes. You need to know that vasectomy is permanent, so the effects of this method of contraception cannot be eliminated.
Each of the above contraceptives has advantages and disadvantages. Consult your doctor about the choice of contraception that is suitable and effective, and don't forget to talk to your partner about the contraceptive options you want to use to delay pregnancy.
