Contraception and Family Planning

At Dr. Rupa Pandra, we recognize that contraception and family planning are deeply personal choices that deserve expert guidance and compassionate care. Our experienced gynecologists are dedicated to supporting you in making informed decisions about your reproductive health, ensuring that your family planning goals are met with care and consideration.

What is Contraception?

Contraception, or birth control, involves methods used to prevent pregnancy. With a range of options available, each with unique benefits and considerations, choosing the right method depends on your health, lifestyle, and future family planning goals. Our specialists are here to help you select the method that best aligns with your needs.

Types of Contraception

Contraceptive methods fall into several categories, each offering varying levels of effectiveness and convenience:

Hormonal Contraception:

• Oral Contraceptives (The Pill): A daily pill containing hormones (either a combination of estrogen and progestin or progestin only) that prevents ovulation and alters the uterine lining to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.

• Contraceptive Patch: A small patch worn on the skin that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy.

• Vaginal Ring: A flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones over three weeks to prevent pregnancy.

• Injectable Contraceptives: Hormone injections administered every three months to prevent ovulation.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs):

• Hormonal IUD: A small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy for 3 to 6 years.

• Copper IUD: A non-hormonal device that releases copper to inhibit sperm from fertilizing an egg, effective for up to 10 years.

Barrier Methods:

• Condoms: A barrier method that prevents sperm from reaching the egg, available for both men and women.

• Diaphragm: A shallow, dome-shaped cup inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix and prevent sperm entry.

Emergency Contraception:

• Morning-After Pill: A pill taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy, most effective when used within 72 hours.

• Copper IUD: Can also serve as emergency contraception if inserted within five days of unprotected sex.

Permanent Methods:

• Tubal Ligation: A surgical procedure that permanently blocks or seals the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.

• Vasectomy (for men): A surgical procedure that cuts or seals the vas deferens, preventing sperm from mixing with semen.

Benefits of Family Planning

Family planning allows you to control the timing and spacing of your children, offering significant health, economic, and social benefits:

• Improved Maternal Health: Planned pregnancies enable women to ensure their bodies are prepared for pregnancy, reducing the risk of complications.

• Better Child Health: Spacing pregnancies can lead to healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for babies.

• Economic Stability: Family planning helps families achieve financial stability by allowing them to plan for the costs associated with raising children.

• Empowerment: Family planning empowers individuals and couples to make informed choices about their reproductive health, leading to greater control over their lives and futures.

At Dr. Rupa Pandra, we are committed to providing personalized care and support for your family planning needs, helping you make the best choices for your health and future.