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Various options available in family planning empower couples to achieve their reproductive goals. Contraceptive methods are particularly helpful for those who seek to prepare for pregnancy or want to manage their reproductive health effectively.
Services for family planning are easily accessible, offering guidance and education based on individual preferences and health requirements. Because family planning allows adequate spacing of pregnancies, it lowers maternal and foetal health risks, improving the general well-being of families by lowering the incidence of maternal and newborn mortality.
At Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata, specialists in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are adept at offering unlimited services, assistance, and support to encourage patients to make responsible decisions regarding pregnancy or managing reproductive health. Moreover, our specialists guide couples who want to limit the size of the family and advise on available technical methods that suit the best interests of the family.
Gynaecologists suggest various types of contraceptive or birth control methods for family planning, some of which include:
Barrier methods, such as condoms, diaphragms, vaginal cups, or vaginal sponges. Condoms are latex-made and can be worn by both males and females, while diaphragms are rubber-made cups filled with spermicidal creams or jelly. Vaginal sponges are soft and consist of chemicals that kill sperm, affecting its motility
Hormonal methods, such as Birth Control pills, Implants, Progestin Injections, Skin Patches, Vaginal Rings, or Emergency Contraception are recommended. These methods are generally recommended by specialists by evaluating your reproductive organs and checking your hormone levels
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are made of small plastic or copper devices. Some IUDs contain progestin and are especially inserted in patients to treat heavy bleeding during menstruation and reduce cramps. However, they may contribute to pre-menopause
Permanent methods, such as Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation procedures
Individuals should consider several factors while selecting a birth control method, some of which include:
Enquiring about the effectiveness of contraceptives by understanding success rates over a period
Exploring your feelings about pregnancy, particularly emphasising whether an unplanned pregnancy creates challenges in your relationship or if you are ready to welcome pregnancies that are earlier than planned
Checking if your finances can cover your birth control methods
Discussing potential health risks regarding certain contraceptive methods with our specialist
Acknowledging your partner’s stance or input in the suggested birth control method
Discerning the type of birth control method and its ability to prevent certain infections, especially STDs
Finding out whether a prescription or a visit to gynaecologists or fertility specialists is needed to get access to contraceptive methods
Family planning offers several benefits or advantages for different individuals seeking pregnancy or maintaining reproductive health, some of which include:
Allowing couples to have more control and planning when having children, giving them greater flexibility and management in sexual health, finances, and personal relationships
Empowering couples to decide the number of children and the period of spacing needed to conceive another
Reducing the chances of unwanted pregnancies and abortions
Utilising contraceptives that help in stopping the transmission of sexual diseases and infections
Facilitating childbirth for couples diagnosed with infertility
Permanent contraception options include Tubal Ligation for females and Vasectomy for males. The vas deferens are cut or blocked during a Vasectomy to stop the tube from carrying sperm from the testicles to the penis. By sealing the fallopian tubes, Tubal Ligation, on the other hand, stops eggs from entering the uterus for fertilisation.
When looking for dependable, long-term birth control choices after reaching their ideal family size, individuals or couples choose these procedures. They offer a very successful method of preventing pregnancy that doesn't interfere with hormone levels or sexual function, giving couples peace of mind while making family planning decisions.
The most dependable and practical methods of family planning are intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants. When used correctly, they provide almost 100% protection against pregnancy. When used regularly and effectively, hormonal techniques such as the pill, ring, patch, and injection can also prevent conception by suppressing ovulation and changing cervical mucus to impede sperm. For maximum contraceptive efficaciousness, the ideal approach will rely on individual preferences and adherence to contraceptive practices.
Young individuals can safely use family planning techniques, and utilising any kind of contraception is not age-related. Numerous contraceptive choices are available for young men and women, including barrier techniques (condoms) and hormonal approaches (pills, implants, and injections).
Younger women, however, could suffer side effects differently than older women; thus, contraceptive methods should be carefully considered and closely observed. To provide safe and efficient family planning for teenagers, health professionals can assist in choosing appropriate techniques depending on each patient's unique health needs and preferences.
Permanent contraceptive operations, such as Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy, can be arranged as elective surgeries to maximise convenience and reduce recovery time. They could even be carried out right after a vaginal delivery or after a caesarean section.
The timing of these operations is customised based on the health needs and choices of the patient, guaranteeing optimal safety and efficacy in family planning. To decide on the best time for the treatment, the unique circumstances and medical history of each patient are taken into account.
Although Birth Control Methods are generally effective and safe, some complications may arise from using them, some of which include the following:
Blood clots, strokes, or heart attacks are caused by increased production of oestrogen from using pills, rings, or patches, leading to increased blood clots
Increased risk of breast or cervical cancer
Increased blood pressure, which can manifest as stroke or heart attack due to increased oestrogen levels
Certain birth control shots, such as Depo-Provera, may cause osteoporosis, characterised by bone loss
Migraines
Liver damage, caused by pills. The risk is usually rare
Ovarian cysts
Increased risks of ectopic pregnancies, which are pregnancies occurring outside the uterus, endangering the patient. It is commonly seen in patients who have IUDs
Increased risk of pelvic inflammatory diseases
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