After childbirth, the menstrual cycle resumes. It is difficult to predict when you will have your first period again. Some women get their period 4 weeks after giving birth, while others only after stopping breastfeeding. The fertile period is two weeks before the period. This means you can already be fertile without even knowing it.

Postpartum recovery takes about nine months. It is nice to recover from a pregnancy before the next one comes around.

There are different ways to affect fertility. This can be done with or without medication, and the reliability varies depending on the method.

Methods without medication.

• Condoms
• Pessary
• Copper coil
• Sterilization of man or woman

Methods with medication, not suitable during breastfeeding (due to estrogens and progestogens)

• Combination pill
• Contraceptive patch
• Contraceptive ring

Methods with medication, suitable for breastfeeding (progestogens only)

• Hormonal coil
• Mini pill (Cerazette)
• Implant rod
• Injection pill

During the contraceptive consultation we can discuss with you what a suitable contraceptive method is for you. Most insurers reimburse this consultation which will take about 20 mn.

For more information, please visit  www.anticonceptie.nl

IUD
We can place spirals ourselves at the practice. Here You can find more information about coils and/or their placement at our practice.