Contraception

Most people in India use oral contraceptive pills or condoms as a form of contraception that prevents pregnancy. Both methods are popular and easy to access, let’s learn more about all the methods of contraception.

There are a number of contraceptive methods available today falling into different categories. Some of them are long-lasting ‘set-and-forget’ contraceptive methods; some of these are emergency contraceptives. We have categorized them on the basis of their lasting effect and application

• Barrier Methods
• Short-Acting Reversible Contraception
• Emergency contraceptive pill
• Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs):

Permanent methods:

Vasectomy is a male sterilization process that involves cutting off the tubes carrying sperm to the penis thus preventing sperm from entering the ejaculated fluid. It is a safe and permanent option for men who have completed their families or do not want any child in the future.

Tubal ligation is a permanent method of contraception for women where both fallopian tubes are blocked thus, preventing the passage of eggs to the uterus.

Both these methods are surgical and are performed under general anesthesia.

Fertility awareness-based methods

These methods involve effective abstain from sexual intercourse during the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle when conception is most likely to occur.

Choosing the best contraceptive method for your individual circumstances depends on many factors including effectiveness, cost, side effects, risks involved and your personal preference. To help you make the decision, we offer counseling to answer your concerns and queries about any of the methods.