{"id":31831,"date":"2025-07-15T15:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T14:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=31831"},"modified":"2026-01-17T13:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:14:44","slug":"safe-online-contraception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/contracepcao-online-segura\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Contraception: Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Method"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31831\" class=\"elementor elementor-31831\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa27ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfa27ad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9a796 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9a796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"649\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/pt.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contracep%C3%A7%C3%A3o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">contraception<\/a> online veio facilitar o acesso a m\u00e9todos seguros, personalizados e acompanhados por profissionais de sa\u00fade, tudo sem sair de casa. Atrav\u00e9s do servi\u00e7o da M\u00e9dico na Net, \u00e9 poss\u00edvel obter a consulta m\u00e9dica para o m\u00e9todo contraceptivo mais adequado ao seu perfil, de forma r\u00e1pida, confidencial e 100% digital.<\/p><p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"910\">Cada vez mais mulheres procuram alternativas pr\u00e1ticas para gerir o seu planeamento familiar, e a consulta online surge como uma solu\u00e7\u00e3o eficaz. Seja para iniciar um m\u00e9todo ou uma consulta, o processo \u00e9 simples, acess\u00edvel e centrado na sua sa\u00fade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be437b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0be437b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bbba2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bbba2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Available contraceptive methods\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de9c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3de9c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1067\">There are several <strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"992\">contraceptive methods<\/strong> which can be indicated after medical assessment. Among the most common are<\/p><ul data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1170\"><li data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1128\"><p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1128\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1098\">Contraceptive pill<\/strong> combined or progestogen<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1151\"><p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1151\">Hormone patch<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1170\"><p data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1170\"><strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1170\">Vaginal ring<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1424\">During the online consultation, the doctor analyses your medical history, habits and preferences to indicate the most suitable and safe option. This choice can vary depending on factors such as age, weight, lifestyle habits, history of thrombosis, among others.<\/p><p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1623\">O servi\u00e7o da M\u00e9dico na Net inclui tamb\u00e9m a possibilidade de renovar receitas para quem j\u00e1 utiliza um m\u00e9todo e est\u00e1 satisfeita com ele, facilitando o acesso e evitando interrup\u00e7\u00f5es no tratamento.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b570dca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b570dca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad62a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ad62a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31944\" alt=\"Online Contraception\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f871edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f871edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Contraceptive Pill: Practicality and Effectiveness in Everyday Life\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9b4ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b9b4ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The contraceptive pill remains one of the most popular options among hormonal methods. As well as being practical and easy to use, it is highly effective at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly.\u00a0<\/p><p>There are different types of pills, with compositions adapted to each woman's individual needs, such as combined pills or progesterone-only pills.\u00a0<\/p><p>The online medical consultation allows you to assess the best option for each case, in a safe, comfortable and discreet way, with the possibility of renewing the prescription without leaving home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-708d756 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"708d756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/contraception\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=artigo&#038;utm_campaign=pilula-contracetiva\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> Book a contraceptive appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b8c58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78b8c58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0285969 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0285969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of Online Contraception Consultation\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f3c8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8f3c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1772\">A <strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1704\">contraception consultation<\/strong> online offers several advantages over the traditional model:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2051\"><li data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1838\"><p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1838\"><strong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1790\">Convenience<\/strong>no need to leave the house or wait in queues<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1908\"><p data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1908\"><strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1852\">Speed<\/strong>: Receita emitida em poucas horas ap\u00f3s o question\u00e1rio<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1978\"><p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1978\"><strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1924\">Discretion<\/strong>: total confidentiality and privacy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2051\"><p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2051\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1999\">Accessibility<\/strong>affordable prices and no need to travel<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2210\">This service is ideal for those who live far from medical centres, have a busy schedule or simply prefer the convenience of resolving everything securely online.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f567db2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f567db2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f0fc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8f0fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Method\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cc12d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37cc12d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2391\">The choice of contraceptive method is a personal and medical decision. When you fill in the detailed questionnaire on M\u00e9dico na Net, you will be assessed:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2538\"><li data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2417\"><p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2417\">Pre-existing illnesses<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2439\"><p data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2439\">Use of medication<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2450\"><p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2450\">Allergies<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2475\"><p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2475\">Gynaecological history<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2538\"><p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2538\">Short- and long-term goals in the <strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2538\">family planning<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2730\">Based on this information, the doctor will prescribe the safest and most effective method for your profile. If necessary, the user can ask questions of the medical team before starting treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8716f1e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8716f1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4157e50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4157e50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Renew or Adjust the Method\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0188138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0188138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2881\">It's important to be on the lookout for signs that indicate the need for <strong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2874\">adjust the contraceptive method<\/strong>such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3067\"><li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2961\"><p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2961\">Intense side effects (nausea, headaches, mood swings)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2982\"><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2982\">Weight changes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3013\"><p data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3013\">New diseases diagnosed<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3067\"><p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3067\">Change in lifestyle (e.g. starting smoking)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3293\">In these cases, a new medical assessment may be necessary to change the method or adjust the dosage. A <strong data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3202\">contraceptive pill<\/strong>, for example, has various formulations and can be adapted according to the body's evolution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f4872 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"59f4872\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38871d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38871d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the Contraception Service Works \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08dadad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08dadad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3386\">The process is simple and quick:<\/p><ol data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3683\"><li data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3545\"><p data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3545\"><strong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3401\">Access<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3545\">Contraception Service<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3590\"><p data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3590\"><strong data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3561\">Fill in<\/strong> the online medical booking questionnaire and make the payment<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3632\"><p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3632\"><strong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3615\">Receive the screening e-mail<\/strong> of the medical team with the Online Questionnaire<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3632\"><p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3632\"><strong>Make your enquiry online<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3683\"><p data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3683\"><strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3659\">Receba todas as informa\u00e7\u00f5es<\/strong> by e-mail, if eligible<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3878\">Todo o processo \u00e9 feito com seguran\u00e7a e validado por m\u00e9dicos licenciados.\u00a0<\/p><blockquote data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"4050\"><p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4050\"><em data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4050\">\"Managing your contraception has never been easier, safer or more affordable. Trust M\u00e9dico na Net to look after your intimate health with respect, comfort and professionalism.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa05c22 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fa05c22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/contraception\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=artigo&#038;utm_campaign=pilula-contracetiva\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> Book a contraceptive appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A contracep\u00e7\u00e3o online veio facilitar o acesso a m\u00e9todos seguros, personalizados e acompanhados por profissionais de sa\u00fade, tudo sem sair de casa. Atrav\u00e9s do servi\u00e7o da M\u00e9dico na Net, \u00e9 poss\u00edvel obter a consulta m\u00e9dica para o m\u00e9todo contraceptivo mais adequado ao seu perfil, de forma r\u00e1pida, confidencial e 100% digital. Cada vez mais mulheres [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1393,"featured_media":31945,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[163,162],"class_list":["post-31831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saude-da-mulher","tag-contracepcao","tag-pilula-contraceptiva"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Contracepcao-Online-medico-na-net.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1393"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}