Enzyme inducers, including antivirals, may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Patients should be counseled about the risk of drug interactions, failure rates, and other contraceptive methods. The following is a summary of some studies on antiviral drug and oral contraceptive interactions.

One of the equally practical issues for mothers in the postpartum period and breastfeeding is using the appropriate contraceptive method. Hormonal contraception is recommended by doctors for breastfeeding mothers because it has almost no effect on the newborn.

Spermicides are used as a contraceptive method. However, to increase the effectiveness of contraception and prevent sexually transmitted diseases, users need to combine the use of other contraceptive methods.