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Contraception (79 contents)
Menstrual cycle tracking apps - opportunity or threat?
Menstrual cycle tracking apps are one of the essential tools that modern women use. They help to get to know their own bodies, plan pregnancies and monitor their health. But can we trust them...
Long-term contraception - insertion of an IUD
Long-term contraception is a convenient and effective solution for those seeking a permanent means of preventing pregnancy. Among the methods most often chosen are hormonal and copper IUDs, which...
Is the condom an effective contraceptive?
The condom is one of the most commonly used forms of contraception, but is it an effective measure? In this article, we will discuss the mechanism of the condom, its effectiveness and its advantages...
The male contraceptive pill under the magnifying glass of scientists
One of the currently known forms of pregnancy prevention is the contraceptive pill. Until now, it has only been available in a version for women. Will new research into an equivalent for men prove to...
What is a diaphragm? Is it effective?
The diaphragm is classed as a mechanical contraceptive that can be used by women. Due to its shape and placement in the woman's body, it is designed to protect the cervix from the entry of sperm....
Effect of hormonal contraception on suicide risk: is there a correlation?
Suicide as a cause of death is fortunately recorded less and less frequently. However, the number of deaths due to suicide still exceeds the number of victims of traffic accidents. According to the...
How do I delay my period and is it safe to do so?
There are many different reasons why patients want to delay their periods - sometimes it is because of an important upcoming event, such as a wedding, sometimes it is because of a dream holiday,...
Can contraceptive pills cause depressive states?
The use of hormonal contraception is one of the most popular methods of preventing pregnancy. The hormones used in the pill affect the whole body - not just the ability of a fertilised egg to implant.
Contraception - benefits and risks
Contraception is inextricably linked to human sexuality, and in today's world it has taken on great importance in the context of family planning and the future. In addition to natural, severely...
Side effects of contraceptive pills - what you should know before you take hormone therapy
Hormone medication treatments always cause changes in the body. Sometimes the symptoms of hormone use appear relatively quickly, for example in the form of vomiting or diarrhoea. Sometimes, however,...
World Contraception Day
For more than ten years, WorldContraception Day has been celebrated on 26 September. The holiday is supported both by numerous international non-governmental organisations (the European Society for...
Symonette withdrawn from the market
By decision of the General Pharmaceutical Inspectorate, the distribution of another medicinal product has been discontinued.
Day-after pill by prescription only!
The Sejm passed a law on health care services on Thursday which stipulates that the day-after pill will only be sold by prescription.
Why do liver tests when taking hormonal contraception?
Liver tests allow you to assess how your liver is working. When using contraception, it is particularly advisable to have check-ups every so often for AspAT, ALAT, Bilirubin and GGT levels. Why?...
Contraception and its impact on heart health
Hormonal contraception is one of the most commonly used methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Oral contraception, apart from its many undoubted advantages (e.g. high effectiveness, increased...
Emergency contraception
The term emergency contraception encompasses all methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy used after unprotected sex or when other methods of contraception have failed. This article outlines the most...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 2
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 3
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 1
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Contraceptive patches - everything you need to know about them
The contraceptive transdermal system is one of the most modern hormonal methods of preventing pregnancy. In the body of this article, you will find basic information so that every patient can...
Contraceptive patches - everything you need to know about them
The contraceptive transdermal system is one of the most modern hormonal methods of preventing pregnancy. In the body of this article, you will find basic information so that every patient can...
Contraception on index (Pearl)
Which method of contraception is the most effective? The Pearl index helps in the comparison and choice. The most favourable, i.e. lowest, indexes are characterised by long-term solutions:...
