Family Planning

Population in India has been growing continuously and there has been various programs launched by government to bring awareness to people regarding family planning. In the past there used to be tablets that were taken by females as part of family planning solutions. But those tablets used to have lot of side effects because of the hormonal changes that they used to cause. With the development of medical technology there are newer and much improved methods for family planning. There are solutions that can be used for the temporary basis and there solution which are for permanent solutions. Condom still is the most common and widely used family planning solution acoss the world. The condom not only acts as a contraceptive but also has no side effects and prevents sexually transmitted diseases. However many men are averse to using a condom during sexual intercourse and expect the female to take precautions. If you do not want pregnancy for few years then the best option for the female is to go for Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD). In India this is popularly known as Copper-T. On the other hand if the family is completed and you do not want any more children in future then men can go for vasectomy and females can go for tubal ligation.

Both temporary and permanent contraceptive solutions are available at Jiva Hospital, Purnia Bihar. Our gynecologist, Dr Ruchi Soumya counsels the couple before suggesting them the best possible contraceptive solution.

Family Planning Options

Temporary Methods

Birth Control Pills – Birth control pills are very old and most commonly used contraceptive methods in India. These pills are hormonal pills and control the reproductive cycle in females. These can only be used by women. Hormonal methods cause changes in the woman’s reproductive cycle and include birth control pills, emergency contraception pill etc. The emergency contraceptive pill which is availble in the market by various names like i-pill, 72 hours pill etc are being used in a wrong manner without understanding the repurcussions. At Jiv Hospital, Purnia we see some many females who come for D & C procedure. They consume these emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sexual intercourse. The biggest risk of using these pill without consulting is that if a small tissues is left behind then it will lead to uncontrolled bleeding.

Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)

In this method an object called an Intrauterine Device or IUD is put in the woman’s uterus. There are two types of IUD: the copper IUD or an IUD with hormones implanted on it. The hormonal IUD has better protection against pregnancy but costs a bit more. You need not do anything once it is inserted. Also, it is effective for up to 10 years. The copper IUD is again a traditional product. The most common in Bihar is copper-T but now more and more females are getting aware about the Mirena ring which is gaining popularity especially amongst the urban population.

Mirena Ring

Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that can provide long-term birth control (contraception). The device is a T-shaped plastic frame that’s inserted into the uterus, where it releases a type of the hormone progestin. Mirena releases the hormone that thickens mucus in the cervix to stop sperm from reaching or fertilizing an egg as well as thins the lining of uterus. This is the most advanced for of contraception that is available and has virtually no side effects.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Ruchi Soumya is one of the best and extensively trained Gynaecologist in Bihar, India for contraceptive and family planning solutions at Jiva Hospital, Purnia Bihar. As mentioned there are temporary and permanent contraceptive solutions available. The cost also depends upon the type of contraception method opted for. Permanent solution like tubectomy or female sterlization needs small surgical approach and hence would cost more than the temporary solutions like copper t or Mirena Ring.