It is often heard that some women, after contraceptive failure, are unable to undergo abortion due to physical conditions or a change in personal decision, wishing to carry the pregnancy to term. Is it possible to keep the child in such situations?
Expert Commentary: Currently, the most effective contraceptive methods fall into two categories: devices and medications. Devices include condoms and intrauterine devices (IUDs).The primary advantage of contraceptive devices is that they do not interfere with female physiology and play a crucial role in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. They are suitable for the vast majority of people and offer highly effective contraception. Contraceptive pills are broadly categorized by their mechanism of action into long-acting and short-acting pills (e.g., Marvelon) and emergency contraceptive pills (e.g., Norlevo). Long-acting and short-acting pills primarily contain progestin and estrogen.They are suitable for women without underlying medical conditions or diabetes, offering satisfactory contraceptive efficacy and being a popular method internationally. Recent studies increasingly indicate that long-acting and short-acting contraceptives significantly reduce the incidence of ovarian and endometrial cancers. Emergency contraceptives work by temporarily altering the uterine lining and disrupting the environment for embryo implantation. However, they cannot terminate the development of an embryo that has already implanted.It should be noted that emergency contraception significantly disrupts menstrual cycles, carries greater side effects, and is less effective than other contraceptive methods. It should be considered a last resort only when absolutely necessary. Understanding how contraceptive pills work also clarifies their potential impact on a fetus. Therefore, it is recommended that women who become pregnant due to contraceptive failure should seek an abortion as early as possible.