Contraception:
Family planning is important to space and reduce the number of children.
Methods are divided into:
Natural:
1) Abstention
2) Coitus interruptis
3) Safe period or rhythm method.
Other methods:
1) Barrier method
a) Condom
b) Diaphragm
c) Spermicidal methods
2) Hormonal
a) Oral contraceptive
b) Injectable methods
c) Skin patches
d) Implants
3) Intra-uterine devices:
a) Medicated- Mirena
b) Non-medicated
4) More permanent procedures:
a) Tubal ligation
b) Vasectomy for men
c) Oophorectomy and hysterectomy
All the above mentioned methods are available in our practice.