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Involuntary childlessness can be connected to emotions like lack in confidence (is anything wrong with me as a man or a woman?) and guilt (is it my fault?). That kind of negative emotions can lead to anger and allegations directed towards the partner. Therefore, involuntary childlessness is a big challenge for most couples. Many do […]
Menstrual disruptions with women are divided into regular but very powerful menstruations (menorrhagia) and completely irregular menstruations (metrorrhagia). Powerful menstruations (menorrhagia). In the case of menorrhagia, the time interval between the bleedings are regular but the bleeding are lengthy and powerful. Menorrhagia is common and is seen with 20% of women in the age of […]
There will always be some secrete or discharge from your vagina; it is natural and should not be treated. On the contrary, you discharge protects your vagina from harmful bacteria and fungi. However, in Denmark alone, more than 200.000 women seek help with their doctor every year because they are bothered by discharged from the […]
Sudden urge to urinate where you may not reach the toilet and frequent urination. You can do something about overactive bladder yourself by exercising your bladder, exercising your pelvic floor, losing weight, adjusting drinking habits and by counteracting constipation. Exercising your bladderBecause of the fear of involuntary urination you seek to urinate every time you […]
For most people the need to protect themselves from pregnancy is relevant for the most part of their lives. The method does not necessarily have to be the same throughout life. When you are young, you may choose condom and contraceptive pills; when you have had children, you may change to a coil and later […]
Many women choose coils as protection against pregnancy. After the development of the newest coil – the IUS – even more are expected to choose it. The coil is put in place by a general practitioner or at a birth control clinic. How does it work? The effect of the copper coil relies on several […]
There are many different types of condoms. Some are very thin and others extra strong. Condoms are even found in different forms, colours, types and taste. Some condoms also come with spermicide crème. The condom is often sealed with a lubricant that in part makes it easier to put on and in part reduces the […]
The contraceptive implant consists of a plastic rod (4 cm long and 2 mm wide) that contains the same hormone as mini-pills. The hormone is slowly released from the rod. The rod is placed under the skin on the inside of the upper arm and lasts for three years. Further reading on Vaginal ring
The contraceptive patch contains the same hormones as the contraceptive pill. The patch is worn for 1 week and then changed on the same weekday it was put on. Three patches are used consecutively whereafter there is a break of one week without using the patch. In the week without the patch there is normally […]
Contraceptive pills are the most common method for avoiding pregnancy. Especially young women use contraceptive pill. Contraceptive pills contain the two hormones oestrogen and progestin. The composition of hormones varies with brands. Some contraceptive pills have a very low content of hormones without it affecting the safety. In all packages there are instructions. Read them […]
Diaphragm is bought at the pharmacy. However, first you must be measured for the diaphragm. This can take place at a general practitioner or at a birth control clinic. After a gynaecological examination the doctor tries which diaphragm fits best. Hereafter, the woman must learn to insert the diaphragm, control that it is correctly in […]
Discontinued intercourse is probably the most common method in the entire world. It is a method that all couples probably have experience with at one point or another in their life.How does it work?Penis is withdrawn from the vagina before the man ejaculates, to prevent sperm from entering the vagina. SafetyIf the method is used […]
Using emergency contraception (also called the morning-after pill) is not an alternative to real methods of contraception and should only be used in particular emergencies. For that purpose there are too many side effects and the degree of safety is too low but it is of course better than nothing at all. The method of […]
Mini-pills are not used as frequently as regular contraceptive pills. This is in part because mini-pills must be taken at the exact same time every day and in part because more than half of the women have disruptions in their menstrual bleedings. How do they work? Mini-pills make the mucous in the uterine cervix so […]
It gives food for thought that 2/3 of all abortions are caused by not using or lack of knowledge and misunderstandings concerning the usage and security of methods for protection against pregnancy. This clearly shows that there is a need for information. It is our hope that this section may help. A pregnancy arises as […]
This method is probably known to most people who are in a steady relationship. The combination of discontinued intercourse and safe periods are probably used frequently.How does it work? If the couple only has intercourse at those times when there is no egg, the woman cannot become pregnant. Ovulation normally happens 14 days before the […]
This is how a woman tells about her problems: ‘It has something to do with modesty. You absolutely feel less feminine with this problem. It is very humiliating. Yes, it can feel so humiliating that you would not dream of asking for help – in spite of it being so bad.’ Only one in every […]
Medication without side effects do not exist. The most important is how frequent the side effects occur and how serious they are. The methods can be divided in the following way: No side effects: Disconnected intercourse and safe periods. Few side effects, but not serious: Condom, diaphragm and male sterilisation Frequent side effects but not […]
Spermicides are most often used together with diaphragm and condom. However, it is possible to use spermicide as the only protection – but it is a very unsafe method. How do they work? The crème is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. The crème destroys the sperm so that they cannot move and enter the […]
Women can only be sterilised at a hospital while men can be sterilised with private specialists. How does it work? Women are sterilised by lacing together the fallopian tubes so that the egg cannot meet any sperm. The procedure takes place under general anaesthesia during admission. There are extremely few complications connected to the procedure […]
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The Doctor’s TreatmentScientific studies have shown that 70% of all women with urinary incontinence can be treated with a good result by their general practitioner. Once in a while there may be a need for referring you to a specialist of urinary incontinence. Further reading on What can the doctor do?
Emergency contraception can lessen your risk of unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraception should at the latest be used three days after the intercourse. It is for ‘emergencies’ and should only be used few times. Tightness across the chest, nausea and vomiting are the most frequent side effects after using emergency contraception. If you after an intercourse […]
For many women, ‘leaking’ is not something you talk about. Some do not perceive it as a real illness but something that comes with age. Others believe that you cannot do anything about it. However, there is no reason to be bothered by urinary incontinence for years. Of course, the remedy that makes urinary incontinence […]
The vaginal ring is shaped like a little diaphragm and contains the same hormones as the contraceptive pill. The ring is inserted in the vagina and here the hormones are slowly released. The ring should stay in for three week whereafter it is removed with a break of one week where you normally have your […]
In this sections the different methods of contraception are gone through. For every method it is described how the method works, how safe it is and what disadvantages and advantages the method has. Further reading on Disconnected intercourse (coitus interruptus)
There are different reasons for why it may go wrong. The most frequent causes are: The first intercourse where young people are not properly prepared and go through with intercourse without protection Unprotected intercourse with couples that normally use a condom, diaphragm or disconnected intercourse The condom broke or semen ‘leaked’ when the condom was […]
Illness/Condition – Avoid Frequent cases of cystitis – Diaphragm, spermicide and vaginal ring. Frequent cases of infections in the vagina – Diaphragm and vaginal ring. Allergic to rubber – Condom, diaphragm and vaginal ring. Weak vagina or prolapsed uterus – Diaphragm. Frequent cases of inflammation in the abdomen – Coil and spermicide. Powerful and painful […]
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