Symptoms and Causes

Reasons for Choosing Family Planning

• Desire to space pregnancies
• Limiting family size after achieving desired number of children
• Medical conditions that make pregnancy risky
• Need for reliable contraception
• Personal, financial, or career planning

Common Causes for Considering Sterilization

• Completion of family
• High-risk pregnancies in the past
• Genetic concerns affecting future pregnancies
• Preference for a permanent, worry-free method of contraception
• Medical conditions where pregnancy should be avoided

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Treatments

Family planning involves a range of temporary and permanent options tailored to individual needs.

• Oral contraceptive pills to regulate ovulation
• Barrier methods such as condoms to prevent pregnancy and STIs
• Hormonal injections or implants for long-term contraception
• Intrauterine devices (IUDs) including copper and hormonal types
• Emergency contraception for unplanned exposure
• Permanent sterilization procedures:
• Tubal ligation (female sterilization) to block fallopian tubes
• Vasectomy (male sterilization) to block sperm transport
• Pre- and post-procedure counselling for informed decision-making
• Fertility guidance for those wanting reversible methods

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Prevention

Family planning helps prevent unplanned pregnancies and supports reproductive health through proper planning and contraception.

• Using reliable contraception consistently
• Choosing a family planning method that suits health needs and lifestyle
• Regular follow-ups for those using hormonal or long-term contraceptives
• Safe-sex practices to prevent sexually transmitted infections
• Discussing reproductive goals openly with healthcare providers
• Timely decision-making for sterilization once family planning is complete