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Today, the majority of couples adopt various methods to prevent pregnancy to effectively plan their families. It can be effectively managed by using a contraceptive device called an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). In this method of contraception, the egg and sperm cannot survive in the uterus or fallopian tubes or the fertilized egg cannot implant in the uterus.
The surgical procedure for sterilizing women is tubal ligation, which involves cutting or sealing the fallopian tubes. The procedure is usually performed as a day surgery through a minimally invasive procedure called laparoscopy.
Contraception: The methods prescribed and performed by doctors include long-acting reversible contraception, such as the implant or intrauterine device (IUD), hormonal contraception, such as the pill or Depo Provera injection, barrier methods, such as condoms, and emergency contraception. Additionally, we provide fertility awareness advice from our gynaecologists.
Dr.Muthus Hospitals has an active Family Planning centre in Coimbatore which is a great place to turn to if you want to postpone having a baby or stop having one altogether. Our gynaecologists advise you on the most effective contraception and sterilization options.
The top gynaecologists at Family Planning operation in Coimbatore at Dr.Muthus Hospitals are highly trained specialists who provide women and their families with information about contraceptives, as well as minimally invasive procedures when necessary.
Barrier Methods of Birth Control
Condoms
- A condom is a thin sheath of latex or polyurethane. A male condom wraps around the erect penis. Female condoms are inserted into the vagina before intercourse.
- In order to prevent pregnancy, a condom must be worn at all times during sexual activity.
- Condoms are available at any drug store or grocery store. Free condoms are provided by some family planning clinics. The condoms do not require a prescription.
Diaphragm and Cervical Cap
- Diaphragms are flexible rubber cups filled with spermicidal cream or jelly.
- Before intercourse, it is placed over the cervix to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus.
- It should remain in place for six to eight hours after intercourse.
- A woman’s health care provider must prescribe diaphragms. An appropriate diaphragm for a woman will be determined by the provider.
- Approximately five to twenty pregnancies occur per 100 women using this method over a one-year period, depending on its proper use.
- A cervical cap is a smaller version of this.
In addition, the diaphragm or spermicide may cause irritation and allergic reactions, and urinary tract infections and vaginal yeast infections may increase. Occasionally, toxic shock syndrome can develop in women who leave their diaphragm in for too long. Cervical caps can cause abnormal Pap tests.
Vaginal Sponge
- The contraceptive sponges contain a chemical that disables or kills sperm.
- A moistened sponge is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix before intercourse.
- The vaginal sponge can be purchased at your local pharmacy without a prescription.
Hormonal Methods of Birth Control
These methods use hormones to control pregnancy. The women will either have estrogen and progestin together or just progestin. Most hormonal birth control methods require a prescription.
- A woman’s ovary cannot release an egg during her cycle because of both hormones. This is accomplished by affecting the levels of other hormones made by the body.
- The progesterone in a woman’s body makes the mucus around her cervix thick and sticky, which prevents sperm from reaching the egg.
Hormonal methods of birth control include
- Birth control pills: They may contain estrogen and progestin, or only progestin.
- Implants: These are small rods inserted under the skin. They release a hormone continuously to prevent ovulation
- Progestin injections, such as Depo-Provera, are given every three months into the upper arm or buttocks.
- The Ortho Evra skin patch is placed on your shoulder, buttocks, or another part of your body. It releases hormones continuously.
- A vaginal ring, such as NuvaRing, is flexible and about 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide. It is inserted into the vaginal canal. It releases estrogen and progestin.
- Emergency (or “morning after”) contraception: This medication is available at your local pharmacy without a prescription.
IUD (Intrauterine Device)
- The IUD is a small plastic or copper device placed inside a woman’s uterus by the healthcare provider. It may release small amounts of progesterone. Depending on the device, IUDs can be left in place for 3 to 10 years.
- An IUD can be inserted almost anytime
- IUDs are safe and effective. A woman using an IUD is less likely to become pregnant than 1 out of 100 a year.
- IUDs that release progestin may be used to reduce cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding. They may also stop menstrual periods completely.
Permanent Methods of Birth Control
It’s best for men, women, or couples who are certain they won’t have children in the future. The most common are vasectomy (for men) and tubal ligation (for women). In some cases, these procedures can be reversed if a pregnancy is desired later. There is, however, a low success rate for reversal.
FAQs
Definitely. It is possible to get an STI at any time you have sex. Using condoms correctly every time you have sex significantly reduces the possibility of contracting HIV. The use of latex condoms helps prevent the spread of STIs, including HIV. Condoms made of lambskin can protect against some STIs, but do not offer protection against HIV. To get more guidance on the matter, contact the specialists at the Family Planning Centre in Coimbatore.
No. Actually, the Pill prevents cancer of the ovaries as well as cancer of the uterine lining. Women who take the Pill are half as likely to develop cancer of the uterus or ovaries. According to most experts, taking oral contraceptives does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer. It can even be taken by people with a family history of the disease. To know more about such matters, head to your nearest Family Planning Centre in Coimbatore.
When a problem with birth control, such as a broken condom, or after unprotected sex, the morning-after pill is used to prevent pregnancy. Within 72 hours after sex, it is most effective, although it may be taken up to 120 hours after sex.
Hormones estrogen and progesterone are present in high levels in the morning-after pill. The hormones work in many ways to prevent pregnancy, including delaying ovulation (the release of an egg during a woman’s monthly cycle), affecting the development of the uterine lining, and inhibiting fertilization.
It will not work if you are already pregnant since it is not an abortion pill. The morning-after pill can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription if you or your partner are 17 years of age or older. A family planning clinic may also offer the morning-after pill. If you require more guidance on the matter, contact the Family Planning Centre in Coimbatore.
If you are healthy and intend to avoid getting pregnant, you can continue to take birth control pills. In addition to treating irregular menstrual cycles, controlling acne, and controlling premenstrual syndrome, pills can also be used for other treatments. By continuing to use contraceptives, you can avoid various cancers including ovarian cysts, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer. To get answers of such questions, head to your nearest Family Planning Centre in Coimbatore.
Certainly. There is no way to prevent pregnancy other than not having sex (abstinence). Using birth control will reduce the chances of becoming pregnant if you decide to have sex.
Birth control only works when you use it correctly every time you have sex. Birth control methods can prevent pregnancy more effectively than others, while condoms are the only thing that can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV. To get guidance on such matters, head to the Family Planning Centre in Coimbatore.
