Various ways of contaception in india

Every year, September 26 is being celebrated as World Contraception Day and the motto of this year is to create awareness about several methods of contraception available around the world. It is essential to creat awareness about contraception.

WHO describes the theme of the World Contraception Day as: “The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.”Allowing women to choose whether, when, and how many children to have achieved progress on global health goals

So here are some methods which ae not much talked about and new and its imortant to know about it becaus every bidy is different andchoosing a right way of contraception can make a difference. 

1. Contraceptive Injection

It contains the synthetic form of the hormone, progestogen. It thickens the cervical mucus and prevents the sperm to enter the uterus. One injection can last up to 8-12 weeks depending on what type you're going for. You need to consult a gynecologist for more details.

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2. Contraceptive Patch

It is one of the easiest options to adopt. The contraceptive patch contains both estrogen and progestogen and works the same way as the implant and the injection. But it needs to be changed at least once a week. 

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3. Contraceptive Implant

It is a small flexible plastic rod that's placed under the skin in your upper arm by a doctor or nurse. It releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent pregnancy and lasts for 3 years.

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4. IUD - Intra Uterine Device

Its an IUD is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that's put into your womb (uterus) by a doctor or nurse. It releases copper to stop you getting pregnant, and protects against pregnancy for between 5 and 10 years.

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5. Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring (NuvaRing) is a small soft, plastic ring that you place inside your vagina. It releases a continuous dose of the hormones oestrogen and progestogen into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy.

 

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6. Diaphragm

A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm

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7. Female Condoms

It is a thin pouch that can be inserted into the vagina before sex, forming a barrier to protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, and unplanned pregnancy.

Publised On: Sep 25, 2019