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Contraception

Don't you want to get pregnant yet? Then it is wise to use contraceptives. For example, the pill, nuvaring, IUD, patch, rod and, of course, the condom. 
The condom is the only tool that prevents you from contracting/transmitting an STI and getting pregnant. 

Would you like to request a contraceptive prescription through Soapoli-online? The cost for reviewing and prescribing a prescription is 30 euros. You will receive a payment link in your email address once your prescription request is approved.

National Pharmacy will send the medication to you with all the information you need. (You can submit the invoice of your prescription to your health insurance)

Applying for anti-conception

The regular birth control pill (combined pill)

What is it?
The regular birth control pill is a hormonal contraceptive containing two hormones (estrogen and progestogen).
These prevent pregnancy by:
  • suppress ovulation,
  • make the endometrium less suitable for implantation,
  • and thicken the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to enter.
 
Who is it suitable for?
The pill is suitable for women who seek a reliable method of contraception and are willing to take it daily around the same time.
It can also help with menstrual complaints such as heavy or irregular periods.
 
Who is it less suitable for?
The pill is less suitable for women who:
  • Smoking and are over 35 years of age,
  • Have a prior history of:
    • thrombosis,
    • cardiovascular disease,
    • migraine with aura,
    • breast cancer,
    • or diabetes.
Think you are in a high-risk group and still want to use the pill? If so, contact us for advice.
 
How do you use it?
You take the pill for 21 days in a row, always around the same time. This is followed by a 7-day stop week during which you have your period.
After that week, start another strip on time.
 
Swallow:
You can also swallow the pill to delay your period. This is allowed up to a maximum of one consecutive year.
 
Important when starting out:
  • Do you start on the first day of your period, then you are immediately protected.
  • Starting later? Then use a condom for the first 7 days as well.
 
Tips
  • Take the pill at a fixed time, such as when getting up or going to bed.
  • Place the strip in a visible place as a reminder.
  • Carry an extra strip in your bag or jacket if you are on the road a lot.
  • Set an alarm clock or use an app as a reminder.
Watch for vomiting or diarrhea:
  • If you vomit or have water-thin diarrhea within 4 hours of taking it, the pill may not work as well.
  • Then take an extra pill within 12 hours. Is that not successful or in doubt? Contact us.
Forgot your pill?
  • Within 12 hours of your set time, you can still take the forgotten pill. Just take the next pill at the regular time.
  • Later than 12 hours? Then you may no longer be protected. Please contact us, we are happy to think with you.
 
Advantages
  • Reliable protection when used properly.
  • You know exactly when your period is due.
  • You can schedule your period or skip it.
  • Often less pain or pimples during your cycle.
 
Disadvantages / Side effects
  • In the first 3 months, side effects may occur, such as:
    • headaches, gloominess, less desire for sex, pimples, hair loss, sensitive breasts, slight weight gain.
      These usually disappear on their own.
  • Increased risk of thrombosis, cardiovascular disease and (slightly increased) risk of breast cancer.
  • Not suitable for everyone.
  • Does not protect against STIs or HIV.
  • You have to think about it daily.
  • The effect may decrease with vomiting or diarrhea.
 
Influence on your period
You get your period during the stop week. Often your period is lighter and less painful then.
You can also swallow the pill to delay your period. This can be done for up to one year at a time.
Tip: Do you have some bleeding in between? Then just continue taking the pill until the end of the strip.
 
Cost and reimbursement
Up to age 21, the pill is usually reimbursed (your deductible must be used up).
From 21 years of age, reimbursement is possible only if you have supplementary insurance.
Check with your health insurance company.
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The mini pill

What is it?
The minipill is a hormonal contraception with only one hormone: progestogen.
It prevents pregnancy by:
  • suppress ovulation,
  • make the endometrium less suitable for implantation,
  • and thicken the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to enter.
 
Who is it suitable for?
The mini pill is suitable for women who:
  • Want to take a pill daily at a set time,
  • Are sensitive to estrogen or prefer to avoid it,
  • breastfeeding,
  • or have an increased risk of thrombosis.
Also, if you have a medical history with breast cancer (or it runs in your family), the mini-pill may be a safer choice.
 
Who is it less suitable for?
The minipill is less suitable if you are unable to take it daily on a fixed time ingest.
Are you unsure if it suits you? Feel free to ask us for advice.
 
How do you use it?
  • Take the minipill every day at the exact same time.
  • You have no stop week.
  • After the last pill from the strip, you immediately start a new strip.
 
Tips
  • Take the pill at a set time of day, such as when getting up or going to bed.
  • Use a reminder: put the strip in a visible place, set an alarm clock or use an app.
  • Carry an extra strip in your bag if you are away from home often.
Watch for vomiting or diarrhea:
  • If you vomit or have water-thin diarrhea within 4 hours of taking it, take an additional pill within 12 hours.
  • Unsure if you are protected? Contact us.
Forgot your pill?
  • Are you less than 12 hours late? Take the pill anyway and just keep following the strip.
  • Are you more than 12 hours late? Then you are no longer protected. Please contact us for advice.
 
Advantages
  • Reliable when used properly.
  • No increased risk of thrombosis.
  • Often less or no menstruation.
  • Suitable for women who want to avoid estrogen.
 
Disadvantages / Side effects
  • First months you may have irregular periods.
  • Side effects such as headaches, pimples, hair loss or sensitive breasts sometimes occur. These usually disappear after a few months.
  • You must take at the same time every day.
  • Does not protect against STIs or HIV.
  • May not work as well with vomiting or diarrhea.
 
Influence on your period
In the beginning, you may experience irregular bleeding. Over time, sometimes your period stays away altogether, or you lose only a little blood.
 
Cost and reimbursement
Up to 21 years of age, the mini-pill is usually reimbursed (your deductible must have been used up).
From 21 years of age only reimbursement with supplementary insurance.
Check your health insurance policy.
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Contraceptive patch

What is it?
The birth control patch is a hormonal patch that delivers estrogen and progestogen to the body through the skin. These hormones prevent pregnancy by:
  • suppress ovulation,
  • make the endometrium less suitable for implantation,
  • and thicken the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to penetrate.
 
Who is it suitable for?
The patch is suitable for women who seek a reliable method of contraception and are willing to stick a new patch weekly. It can also help with menstrual complaints, such as severe pain or irregular periods.
 
Who is it less suitable for?
The patch is less suitable for women who smoke and are over 35 years old, overweight women, or with a medical history of:
  • breast cancer,
  • diabetes,
  • thrombosis,
  • cardiovascular disease,
  • migraine with aura,
  • Or epilepsy.
Do you think you fall into a high-risk group and still want to use the patch? If so, contact us for advice.
 
How do you use it?
Stick the patch on a clean, dry spot on the skin, such as the abdomen, upper arm, buttock or back.
Change the patch weekly, three weeks in a row (21 days). In the fourth week you don't wear a patch. During this stop week, you will have your period.
 
Tips
  • Change the place where you stick the patch to avoid skin irritation.
  • Check regularly to make sure the plaster is still secure.
  • Do not use creams or lotions on or around the patch.
 
Advantages
  • You only have to think about it once a week.
  • You know when your period is coming.
  • You can delay your period by skipping the stop week.
  • The patch remains reliable in case of vomiting or diarrhea.
 
Side effects / Disadvantages
  • In the first three months, you may experience mild side effects, such as:
    • headaches, gloominess, less desire for sex,
    • pimples, hair loss, sore breasts,
    • slight weight gain.
      These symptoms usually disappear after a few months.
  • Not effective against STIs or HIV.
  • You may forget to put on a new band-aid.
  • The patch is visible on the skin.
 
Influence on your period
You know exactly when your period is due: that is in the week without a patch.
Many women then experience less and shorter blood loss and less pain.
You can delay your period by skipping the stop week.
You can do this for a maximum of one consecutive year.
Tip: Do you have intermittent bleeding? Just wear the patch until the next scheduled stop week.
 
Cost and reimbursement
The cost of prescribing the contraceptive patch is 30 euros.
Up to age 21, contraception is usually reimbursed (the deductible must have been used up).
Over 21, contraception is only covered if you have supplemental insurance for contraception.
Always check the terms and conditions with your health insurance company.
 
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Hormone Ring / NuvaRing

What is it?
The hormone ring (NuvaRing) is a flexible ring about 5 cm long that you insert yourself vaginally.
The ring contains two hormones (estrogen and progestogen) and prevents pregnancy by:
  • suppress ovulation,
  • make the endometrium less suitable for implantation,
  • and thicken the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to penetrate.
 
Who is it suitable for?
The NuvaRing is suitable for women who want a reliable method of contraception, and do not mind inserting a ring vaginally themselves.
The ring can also help with symptoms such as heavy or irregular menstruation.
 
Who is it less suitable for?
The NuvaRing is less suitable for women who:
  • Smoking and are over 35 years of age,
  • are overweight,
  • or have a medical history of breast cancer, thrombosis, cardiovascular disease, migraine with aura, epilepsy or diabetes.
Unsure if this applies to you? Contact us for advice.
 
How do you use it?
The ring is inserted vaginally and stays there for three weeks. This is followed by a 7-day stop week.
After the stop week, place a new ring. This must be done within 12 hours of the original time to maintain protection.
 
Insertion:
  • Wash your hands.
  • Press the ring together between thumb and forefinger.
  • Insert the ring into your vagina. A position that helps is, for example, one leg up on a chair, or lying down with your knees raised.
  • Check regularly that the ring is still in place, such as after sex.
 
Using:
You can also use the ring longer without a stop week, up to a maximum of one year.
 
Tips
  • Note the expiration date.
  • Record the date and time you inserted the ring.
  • Remove the ring after exactly 3 weeks.
  • Always have a new ring on hand.
 
Advantages
  • You only have to think about it once every 3 weeks.
  • You know exactly when your period is due.
  • Your period is often less intense, shorter and less painful.
  • Reliable for vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Not visible.
  • You usually don't feel the ring.
 
Disadvantages / Side effects
  • In the first three months, side effects may occur, such as:
    • headache, gloominess, less desire for sex, pimples, hair loss, sore breasts, slight weight gain.
      These usually disappear on their own.
  • Increased risk of serious side effects such as thrombosis.
  • Not suitable for everyone, especially if you prefer not to touch your vagina.
  • You can forget to put in a new ring on time.
  • Does not protect against STIs or HIV.
 
Influence on your period
During the stop week, you will get your period.
Many women experience less and shorter blood loss, and less pain.
Want to delay your period? Then skip the stop week. You can do this for a maximum of one year in a row.
Tip: Do you have intermittent bleeding? Just continue to use the ring until the stop week.
 
Cost and reimbursement
The cost of prescribing the NuvaRing is 30 euros).
Up to age 21, most contraception is reimbursed, provided the deductible is met.
From 21 years of age, reimbursement is possible only with supplementary insurance.
Check your health insurer's terms and conditions.
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