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National Safe Motherhood Day: Barrier, Hormonal, Permanent Methods For Women To Plan Safe Pregnancies

Contraception methods help women by playing a crucial role in their reproductive well-being, empowering them to plan pregnancies and space births according to their preferences and circumstances.

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Written By: Prerna Mittra | Updated: April 11, 2024, 1:36 PM

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As women optimise their physical, emotional, financial, and mental health before taking up the responsibility of child-rearing, contraception methods help them by playing a crucial role in their reproductive well-being, empowering them to plan pregnancies and space births according to their preferences and circumstances. Dr Chetna Jain, director, department of obstetrics and gynecology at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Sector 14, Gurgaon listed the various contraception options available to women, with each of them offering unique benefits and considerations. Scroll down to find out more.

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Male And Female Condoms

They are barrier methods of contraception. Male condoms are worn over the genitalia during intercourse. According to the doctor, it is important to look for tears before discarding them after use. They give protection against sexually-transmitted infections like HIV and HPV. Female condoms are essentially pouches inserted into the vagina before intercourse. They are less effective than male condoms. Also Read - Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Multipronged Approach For Prevention And Response

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Hormonal Methods

The doctor said hormonal methods prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to block sperm, and thin the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilised egg. Examples include birth control pills that contain hormones and come with minimum failure rates. Birth control patch is another example. It is a thin, plastic patch worn on the skin that is changed weekly for three weeks; there is a one-week gap during periods. Couples may also consider a birth control vaginal ring that is a small, flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones.

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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

The doctor explained that hormonal IUDs contain progestin. They are inserted into the uterus and can stay up to 5 to 7 years. They have the lowest failure rates, and are useful for women with heavy periods. Copper IUD contains copper, which creates an environment toxic to sperm, preventing fertilisation. It may also prevent implantation. Also Read - Preventing Miscarriages: What Every Expectant Mother Should Be Aware Of

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Permanent Methods

Permanent methods of contraception, Dr Jain explained, cannot be reversed and should be undertaken when there is no desire for future pregnancies. Examples include tubal ligation (female sterilisation) that is a surgical procedure to close or block the fallopian tubes, preventing eggs from reaching the uterus; and vasectomy (male sterilisation), also a surgical procedure to cut or block the vas deferens, preventing sperms from being ejaculated from the male genitalia.

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Natural Methods

The doctor said these methods have high failure rates and are suitable only for couples who are comfortable with having an unplanned pregnancy. Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) track menstrual cycles, basal body temperature, and cervical mucus changes to determine fertile days and avoid unprotected intercourse during those days. Withdrawal method, also known as 'pulling out', is when the man withdraws the genitalia from the vagina before ejaculation. Also Read - National Safe Motherhood Day: Maternal Health Should Get Priority Even During Emergencies Like COVID-19

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Prerna Mittra

With more than a decade of experience in journalism, this author writes on health and lifestyle topics, from pregnancy to mental health, diseases, fitness, parenting, and such. Previous work experience includes The Indian Express, Network18 Group, Times Of India. For ... Read More