A comprehensive overview of male contraception methods: condoms, tubal ligation, and other options.

■ 21. Male contraception methods

Question: How can men practice contraception, and what methods are available?

Answer: Although there are many contraceptive methods available to people at present, men...

Contraceptive methods are relatively few; commonly used ones include condoms, vasectomy, and tubal ligation/blockage.

He also used oral contraceptives, withdrawal, and perineal urethral compression for contraception.

An ideal method of male contraception should not affect male secondary sexual characteristics and sexual function.

Yes, it does not disrupt the overall balance of the endocrine system and can have a positive effect on sperm production and function.

Reverse inhibition. Male reproductive activity can be summarized as spermatogenesis, sperm maturation,

Several key stages, including semen ejaculation, sperm transport within the female reproductive tract, sperm capacitation, and fertilization.

Key steps, therefore, will involve inhibiting sperm production, preventing sperm and egg from meeting, and preventing fertilization.

This method is called contraception.

In the field of contraception, men have condoms and sterilization, and condoms are very effective.

To effectively prevent HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), condoms are the best option for avoiding STIs.

Condoms are the preferred method of contraception. However, the use of condoms presents several problems, from sexual intercourse...

The above explains that condoms reduce sensitivity, which, while potentially prolonging ejaculation time, is not suitable for many people.

For some people, it can reduce sexual pleasure. Also, some people are allergic to latex, and wearing a condom can cause discomfort.

If you have a skin allergy, and the latex allergy is severe, wearing a condom could be life-threatening.

Furthermore, condoms cannot guarantee 100% effectiveness; one issue is that they may slip off during intercourse, making them less effective than condoms.

The first reason is that the rate is 0.6% to 1.3%; the second reason is that the condom breaks during intercourse, with a rate of 0.4% to 2.3%.

Third, failures of unknown cause.

Statistics show that male condoms have an 85% contraceptive effectiveness rate in actual use, which is the highest in the world.

According to data from the World Health Organization, this means that among women of childbearing age who practice sexual intercourse with male condoms...

15 out of every 100 women become pregnant each year.

Besides condoms, other methods include withdrawal, coitus interruptus, and vaginal suppositories.

Contraceptive methods. However, these methods have many problems, such as withdrawal, which involves pulling out the penis before ejaculation.

However, the difference between its correct use and its actual effect is vast. Correct use means shooting entirely outwards.

The contraceptive efficacy is 96% because of early sperm ejaculation. Actual contraceptive efficacy in actual use...

73%, and there are many reasons for that, such as being unable to resist.

In addition, there is the rhythm method of contraception, which involves measuring body temperature and counting the days around ovulation, and avoiding certain activities during those days.

Sexual intercourse. The actual effectiveness rate is less than 75%. Other options include spermicides and contraceptive sponges.

Even when used correctly, its effectiveness is at most around 80%.

Since the 1950s, medical scientists have been researching male contraceptives and implementing family planning.

Both China and India strongly support research and development. It has been discovered that while gossypol has contraceptive effects, it also has side effects.

The effects can be severe, potentially causing diarrhea, respiratory symptoms, heart failure, and even permanent damage.

Sexual sterilization. Clinical trials of other male contraceptives have also demonstrated their contraceptive effectiveness, but all...

They can't solve one side effect-low ​​libido. In conclusion, these contraceptive methods are the only...

The advantage is that it conforms to the principles of natural intercourse. However, its practical application is not ideal, and it lacks...

For preventing sexually transmitted diseases, nothing beats male condoms.

Finally, let's talk about sterilization surgery, also known as vasectomy.

While there is a possibility of some degree of repair, it is generally considered permanent. Sterilization surgery.

The advantage is that you no longer need to use contraception, whether it's withdrawal or condoms.

Whether it's the rhythm method of birth control pills or IUDs, you can forget about them all.

Vasectomy can be performed under local anesthesia and does not affect male sexual function. However...

It takes some time after surgery for the sperm to truly disappear, or for ejaculation to occur 20-25 times.

Alternatively, a successful pregnancy can be considered achieved only after three months if an examination confirms that sperm cannot be ejaculated. There are also very rare cases.

If the vas deferens reconnects spontaneously after surgery, the woman can become pregnant again; the success rate is between 0.07% and 0.4%.

Between. If you regret having a vasectomy, you can have surgery to reverse it, but your sperm count will decrease.

The chances of pregnancy will be much lower than before the surgery. If you recover within 10 years of a vasectomy, the pregnancy success rate will be significantly higher.

The success rate is 55%, but if you try to recover after more than 10 years, the pregnancy success rate drops to only 25%.

Think it through before making a decision.

In fact, contraception is not just about preventing pregnancy; it also includes preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The effectiveness of condoms in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is 80%. It does not reach nearly 100%.

The preventative effect is due to many people using it incorrectly, or not using it with every sexual encounter.