Avances en el desarrollo de métodos anticonceptivos con menos efectos secundarios

Abstract

Contraception is fundamental to women's reproductive health, allowing fertility control and family planning. However, traditional contraceptive methods present side effects that can negatively affect women's quality of life, including hormonal alterations, weight changes, and emotional and cardiovascular disorders. Research into safer contraceptive methods with fewer side effects has advanced considerably in the last decade. This paper reviews recent advances in contraceptive methods with fewer side effects, highlighting four main areas: new-generation hormonal contraceptives, non-hormonal methods, immunological contraception, and innovations in long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). New-generation hormonal contraceptives have reduced hormonal dosage to reduce side effects, while non-hormonal methods, such as copper IUDs and physical barriers, offer effective alternatives without systemic effects. Immunology-based methods present a promising new frontier, and improvements in LARC have led to safer options with fewer adverse effects. These advances are crucial to improving women's health and well-being by providing safer and more satisfying contraceptive solutions.