Verhütungsmethoden mit Barriere

Was ist Barrieremethode zur Empfängnisverhütung?

Barrieremethoden zur Empfängnisverhütung tun genau das, was der Begriff vermuten lässt. Sie bilden eine physische Barriere zwischen Spermien und Eizelle. Werden Spermien daran gehindert, auf eine Eizelle zu treffen, können sie kein Baby zeugen.

Welche Arten der Barrieremethoden zur Empfängnisverhütung gibt es?

Es gibt drei große Gruppen der Barrieremethoden zur Empfängnisverhütung:

• Kondome (also known as sheaths). These are placed on the man's penis before having sex. This stops the semen entering the woman's vagina. Read about Kondome - their pros and cons, how effective they are, where to get them, and how to use them.

• Frauenkondome. These are put inside the vagina, and form a barrier to the sperm during sex. Read about Kondome für Frauen.

• Diaphragmen und Kappen. These are dome-shaped devices which are put right at the top of the vagina before having sex. They are rather more solid than female condoms, with a firmer ring at the edge. Most types come in specific sizes, and you need to see a health professional to determine the right size for you. Read about Diaphragmen und Portiokappen.

Warum sollte ich mich für eine Barrieremethode entscheiden?

All types of contraception have pros and cons. You have to weigh up each option and figure out which is best for you personally. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of barrier method are laid out in the specific leaflets linked above. Broadly speaking, barrier methods are not as effective as many other methods, and you have to remember to use them at the time when you are having sex. On the plus side, they have few side-effects or medical risks. Some of the options have the added advantage of protection against sexuell übertragbaren Infektionen and possibly also protect against Gebärmutterhalskrebs (Zervixkarzinom). Einzelheiten finden Sie in den jeweiligen Packungsbeilagen.

Eine Liste aller verfügbaren Verhütungsmethoden finden Sie auch im separaten Informationsblatt „Verhütungsmethoden“.