What Are the Best Short-Acting Contraceptives Available Today?
Disease description:
I am allergic to rubber, so I have rarely used condoms for contraception and often rely on the withdrawal method instead. However, this frequently leads to unintended pregnancies. I would like to switch to short-acting oral contraceptives. Could you please recommend the most effective short-acting oral contraceptives currently available?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Li
Short-acting oral contraceptives consist of estrogen and progestin, and are associated with minimal side effects and high safety. Currently available short-acting oral contraceptives include levonorgestrel–ethinylestradiol tablets, compound norethisterone tablets, compound medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, and compound ethinylestradiol tablets, among others. Short-acting oral contraceptives are typically initiated on the fifth day of menstruation and taken continuously for 21 days without interruption.
