Inform yourself well, especially from your gynecologist. Keep in mind that a condom also protects you from sexually transmitted diseases (it is always recommended if you frequently change partners to ensure safe sex) and must always be used at the beginning of a new relationship, or even in a stable couple if there are contraindications for hormonal contraception. If you choose to use the pill instead (not recommended in certain cases such as predisposition to thrombosis), it is necessary that the gynecologist always perform an evaluation of your clinical history. Understand that this does not protect against STDs, and you must remember to take it every day, etc. Finally, you should know that today, the pill (as well as the patch and the ring), is not recommended to only a small minority of women. Additionally, we should all make every attempt to abolish, or at least reduce, the habit of smoking (a real killer in regards to all aspects of women’s health). In certain, unique situations, such as post-childbirth, breastfeeding and others, the pill without estrogen is recommended.
