For most people, contraception is part of family planning. But what suits individual life circumstances? What is permitted during breastfeeding, and what applies after a termination of pregnancy? Why it is worth re-examining the topic of contraception again and again – find out here.
The Right Contraceptive
Condom, combined pill, mini pill, hormonal implant or coil? Cervical cap, temperature method, contraceptive foam or vasectomy? The right contraceptive depends on a range of factors and often changes over the course of a lifetime. Do you want more children? Are you prepared to take a pill at the same time every day? How well do you tolerate the hormones involved? Is your cycle regular enough for the symptothermal method to be an option? Or do you also want protection against sexually transmitted infections? Are there new developments in contraception that might suit you better? And which method fits your budget? It is worth revisiting the question of contraception at different stages of life. Come to us for up-to-date information.
“As a teenager, I once went to a counselling centre about contraception. I couldn’t get anything out of my parents. And it turned out to be a surprisingly relaxed conversation.”
Contraception After a Pregnancy or an Abortion
A new pregnancy can occur immediately after a pregnancy or an abortion. Neither breastfeeding nor postpartum bleeding provides reliable protection. After giving birth – or ideally before – you should find out which contraceptive methods are currently suitable for you. Some methods are not appropriate during breastfeeding, including the combined pill. Methods based on monitoring basal body temperature or cervical mucus also do not provide reliable protection in the months following birth. Please seek advice from your gynaecological practice or one of our counselling centres.
Costs of Contraception
Hormonal contraceptives such as the combined pill, hormonal coil, three-month injection, hormonal implant or contraceptive patch are available on prescription only – but you will still need to pay for them yourself. Statutory health insurers only cover the costs for those under the age of 22 who are covered by statutory health insurance. Condoms, cervical caps and sterilisation must always be paid for privately. In some municipalities, people on low incomes can receive subsidies towards the cost of contraception. For more information, contact a counselling centre or your gynaecological practice.
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