Family Planning

Family planning allows individuals and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, which can help improve maternal and child health, reduce unintended pregnancies, prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), alleviate poverty, and empower women and families.

There are various methods of contraception available, including barrier methods (such as condoms and diaphragms), hormonal methods (such as birth control pills, patches, injections, and implants), intrauterine devices (IUDs), fertility awareness-based methods, sterilization (such as tubal ligation and vasectomy), and emergency contraception.

The effectiveness of contraception varies depending on the method used and how consistently and correctly it is used. Some methods, such as long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like IUDs and implants, are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, while others, such as condoms, may have higher failure rates if not used consistently and correctly.

No, family planning encompasses both preventing and achieving pregnancy. It includes counseling and services for individuals and couples who want to delay or space pregnancies as well as those who are actively trying to conceive.

Choosing the right method of contraception depends on factors such as individual health needs, lifestyle preferences, frequency of sexual activity, desire for future pregnancies, and effectiveness of the method. It's important to discuss options with a healthcare provider to find the most suitable method.