MODERN CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS: CRITERIA FOR SELECTION BASED ON AGE AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS

Аннотация

Modern contraceptive methods not only protect against pregnancy but also play roles in preserving women's health, regulating hormonal balance, and correcting menstrual disorders. Thisarticle analyzes thetypes ofcontraceptive methods and thecriteria for theirselection based onage, physiological condition, chronic diseases, reproductive plans, and personal preferences. Keywords: contraception, hormonal methods, age-appropriate selection, reproductive health, personalized approach Contraceptive methods are a set of medical and hygienic means used to prevent unplanned pregnancy. They play an important role in maintaining reproductive health, reducing the numberofabortions, and controllingthe burden ona woman's body. Today, contraceptive methods include a wide range: hormonal, mechanical, chemical, biological, and surgical methods. Selection must consider each woman’s age, menstrual cycle, health, childbearing plans, physical activity, and psychological condition. This article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and personalized selection criteria of modern contraceptivemethods. •Guidelines from WHO, CDC,ACOG (2020–2024); •Analysis based onmedical histories and contraceptive choices of50women; •Literature selected from PubMed, UpToDate, Medscape databases (over 30articles). Assessment criteria: •Types ofcontraceptive methods; •Age, BMI, chronic diseases; •Reproductiveplans (short orlongterm); •Sideeffects and individualindications. The following table briefly presents contraceptive types and their age-appropriate recommendations: ContraceptiveType Recommended For Notes CombinedOral Contraceptives Normalizes menstrual cycle, Healthy women aged 18–35 (COCs) reduces acne Lactating women, women Estrogen-free, lower risk of Progestin-only pill(mini-pill) 35+ thrombosis Newmothers, long-term Every 3months,caution ifhigh Injections (DMPA) protection BMI 5–10years protection, caution if IUD(hormonal/non-hormonal) Anyage nulliparous 652 INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SJIF2019:5.2222020:5.5522021:5.6372022:5.4792023:6.5632024:7,805 eISSN:2394-6334 https://www.ijmrd.in/index.php/imjrd Volume12,issue06(2025) ContraceptiveType Recommended For Notes Effectiveupto 3years, invasive Subcutaneous implants Young women, nulliparous