What is Family Planning?

Family planning or birth control methods are chosen by couples depending on factors including the health condition and whether they need a child in future or not. Based on this temporary and permanent birth control measures can be selected by the couples. At Greenview medical centre we offer all the support and advice for the couples on family planning measures. Greenview medical centre is a multispecialty hospital with well equipped infrastructure and have an expert team of doctors and surgeons to help you to recover from any medical conditions and to stay fit and healthy.

Benefits of BirthControl

There are numerous benefits when choosing birth control methods. Some are discussed below:

• Prevents pregnancy related problems – couples choosing birth controls provides spacing of pregnancy and thereby provides support to the health of the women.
• Less infant mortality- infants born in short pregnancy gaps have poor health and have a greater risk of survival.
• Prevents sexually transmitted disease – using contraceptive methods prevents the spread of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV.
• Population control- family planning helps in population growth and control.

Pregnancy Prevention Methods

There are several methods for birth control. Some are discussed below:

• Birth control using barriers

  In these methods barriers are used to prevent the sperms from reaching the egg in the ovary thereby preventing fertilization of the sperm and egg to produce an embryo. External barriers include condoms, diaphragm and cervical caps. Condoms are used by both males and females. Diaphragm and cervical caps are used by females to prevent the passage of sperms into the uterus.

• Use of hormone

  Some hormones prevents the release of egg from the ovary thereby reducing the risk of pregnancy. This includes estrogen hormone tablets to prevent the release of egg by affecting the hormone levels that facilitate this process. Other hormone meditation includes Progestins which helps in forming mucus around the vagina thereby preventing the passage of sperms into the uterus.

• Intrauterine device 

  An intrauterine device is placed inside the uterus that release progestins and prevent the reach of sperms to the egg.

• Permanent technique for birth control- vasectomy and tubal ligation

  These are permanent solution for birth control in couples who do not want to have children in future. Vasectomy is performed in men and prevents the passage of sperms into the semen. In tubal ligation, the tubes of the fallopian tube are cut thereby preventing the egg release in women. Both the surgeries are minimal invasive and are performed under a local anesthetic. Tubal ligation can also be done during a C section after discussing with the couples. At Greenview medical centre we have an expert team of doctors and surgeons to discuss various birth control measures and to choose them according to the patient’s requirements.

At Greenview medical centre, we have a team of experts to help you treat and recover from all medical conditions. We have the best medical infrastructure and medical utilities to provide all round care and support to the patients. For any queries related to birth control measures contact us.