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Every pregnancy should be a wanted pregnancy and therefore it should be a planned pregnancy. It is imperative then to ensure use of a contraceptive that suits the need of the couple.There are temporary methods i.e. reversible and permanent methods i.e. irreversible. Permanent methods are used when child bearing is no longer desired. Tubal sterilization and vasectomy are the choices available. Amongst the temporary methods the choices vary on various factors. They are Changes in menstrual cycle (Decrease in pain during periods, Decrease in quantity of bleeding, regular cycle, decrease in iron loss in periods) Benefits in the management of PCOS such as reduction in acne and hirsutism, and regularization of periods Prevention of malignancies (Endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer) Other benefits such as reduction in (Ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, benign breast disease, acne) The use of COCP has been clouded with many myths. These myths can be addressed during a consultation and we can help you to choose a pill appropriate to your needs For women who cannot take estrogen containing pills can use progesterone only pills. They are particularly useful in women who are breast-feeding. Injectable contraceptives are effective methods requiring an injection only once in three months or two months depending on the preparation used. They are appropriate when long-term contraception is required. In present times couples have a wide array of choices for contraceptives and one can always find one to meet their needs. Abortion should not be used as a method of contraception. However, every method has a failure rate and if a pregnancy does occur, and is not planned or wanted, seek an appointment with Dr Namrata as early as you can because the earlier an abortion is done , safer it is.

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