Birth control


Information about different types of contraception

If you deal with the topic of contraception, you will find countless information offers. You will encounter campaigns and advertising from pharmaceutical companies and specific interest groups. There are probably many different opinions in your circle of friends, maybe colleagues will share their specific experience. This is because, of course, many companies are pursuing a commercial interest and legitimately want to market their products. In addition, there is no one method that is the best. A lot depends on individual preferences, but also on the overall health and constitution and how the single person responds to a specific type of contraception.

We can help you find the right contraceptive method or work together for your individual solution. There are many factors to consider when choosing, which we will be happy to explain to you. Sometimes it is also necessary to closely monitor how your body reacts to the chosen method and to adapt the decision made before. Below we give you an overview of the common forms of contraception. Talk to us or arrange an individual consultation in our practice in downtown Munich!

 

Classical hormonal methods

Anti-Baby-Pille Monatspackung
Hormonal contraception iStockphoto // warongdech

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  • Minipill
  • Combination pill
  • Pill with near-natural estrogen
  • Vaginal ring
  • Patch

Hormonal long-acting contraception

Long-acting contraception
Implanon NXT Courtesy of
MSD SHARP & DOHME GmbH

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  • Implant (Implanon NXT / Nexplanon)
  • 3-month injections
  • Hormonal IUD (e.g., Jaydess, Mirena, Kyleena)

Hormone-free contraception

Copper IUD
Hormone-free contraception iStockphoto // Lalocracio

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Barrier methods

Contraception with condom
Mechanical contraception iStockphoto // nantonov

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  • Condom
  • Diaphragm
  • Spermicides

Other methods

fertility tracking
Other contraception methods iStockphoto // Deagreez

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  • Fertility tracking
  • Sterilization (vasectomy, tubal ligation)
  • Cycle apps

Usage statistics (Germany)

Pill

55%

Condom

36 %

IUD

11 %

Vaginal ring

3%

Three month injection

3%

Sterilization, vasectomy

3%

Implants

1%

Temperature method

1%

Baybcomputer

1%

Source: BZgA, 2007

Verhütungsberatung
Contraception counseling Dr. Möller / own picture