What is contraception and family planning?

Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility(2).

What are the 4 types of family planning?

Birth control (also called contraception) is generally categorized into four different types - barrier methods, hormonal contraception, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and permanent contraception.

What are 8 types of contraceptives?

implants

intrauterine devices (IUDs)

injections

oral contraceptive pills (combined pill and progestogen only pill)

vaginal rings

barrier methods (external and internal condoms, diaphragms)

tubal ligation and vasectomy.

emergency contraception.

How many types of family plans do we have?

Family planning methods are classified into several main types: temporary spacing methods (hormonal pills, IUDs, injections, condoms) and permanent methods (tubectomy/vasectomy). These options, which help individuals decide if and when to have children, also include long-acting reversible contraception (implants) and emergency contraception.

What are two types of contraceptives?

Two common and effective contraceptive methods are hormonal methods (like the pill) and barrier methods (like condoms). The birth control pill is a daily, prescription-based, hormone-releasing tablet that prevents ovulation. Condoms are barrier devices that prevent pregnancy and, unlike most methods, protect against STIs.

Birth Control Pill : This hormonal method, which includes combined pills and progestin-only mini-pills, works by inhibiting ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. It is highly effective when taken daily at the same time.

Male/Female Condoms : These are barrier methods that physically prevent sperm from entering the uterus. They are easily accessible without a prescription and are the only contraceptive method that provides protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.

What are the benefits of contraception?

Contraception offers significant health, social, and personal benefits beyond preventing unintended pregnancies. Key advantages include enabling family planning, reducing maternal/infant mortality, treating gynecological conditions (like PCOS/endometriosis), reducing cancer risks (ovarian/endometrial), alleviating menstrual symptoms (PMS/cramps), and preventing STDs (via barrier methods).