Family Planning

Family Planning: Ensuring a Healthy Future for You & Your Family

What is Family Planning?

Family planning is the process of making informed decisions about when and how many children to have. It includes contraception, fertility awareness, and reproductive health care, allowing couples to plan pregnancies according to their health, financial situation, and personal goals.

At Dr. Amita Sharma’s Clinic, we provide personalized family planning services to help individuals and couples take control of their reproductive health.

Family Planning

Why is Family Planning Important?

✔️ Prevents Unplanned Pregnancies – Reduces the risk of unintended pregnancies and helps couples plan for a child when they are ready.
✔️ Protects Maternal & Child Health – Ensures pregnancies are spaced appropriately, reducing risks for both mother and baby.
✔️ Promotes Financial Stability – Helps families plan and prepare for the financial responsibilities of raising children.
✔️ Empowers Women – Allows women to pursue education, career, and personal goals while managing reproductive health.
✔️ Prevents Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Some contraceptive methods also provide protection against STIs.

  • Types of Family Planning Methods

1. Short-Term Contraceptive Methods

These methods are temporary and allow for flexibility in planning pregnancy.

🔹 Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs): Hormonal pills taken daily to prevent ovulation.
🔹 Contraceptive Injections: Hormone injections (e.g., Depo-Provera) given every 3 months.
🔹 Contraceptive Patches & Rings: Releases hormones through the skin or vaginal lining.
🔹 Barrier Methods (Condoms, Diaphragms): Prevent sperm from reaching the egg and protect against STIs.

2. Long-Term Contraceptive Methods

These methods offer long-lasting protection without daily maintenance.

🔹 Intrauterine Device (IUD): A small device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy (available in hormonal and non-hormonal types).
🔹 Implants: A small rod placed under the skin that releases hormones for up to 3-5 years.

3. Permanent Contraceptive Methods

Ideal for couples who have completed their family planning.

🔹 Female Sterilization (Tubal Ligation): A surgical procedure to block or cut the fallopian tubes.
🔹 Male Sterilization (Vasectomy): A minor surgical procedure to prevent sperm from reaching semen.

4. Natural Family Planning & Fertility Awareness

For couples who prefer non-hormonal and natural methods.

🔹 Ovulation Tracking: Monitoring menstrual cycles to determine fertile days.
🔹 Withdrawal Method: The male partner withdraws before ejaculation.
🔹 Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): Exclusive breastfeeding as a temporary birth control method.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 The best method depends on your health, lifestyle, and reproductive goals. Dr. Amita Sharma will guide you through personalized options.

🔹 Yes, fertility usually returns within a few weeks to months after stopping most contraceptive methods.

🔹 Some women may experience nausea, headaches, mood changes, or weight gain. A consultation with Dr. Amita Sharma can help find the right option for you.

🔹 Yes, tubal ligation and vasectomy are considered permanent, but reversal procedures exist with varying success rates.

🔹 Yes! Some methods like progestin-only pills, IUDs, and implants are safe during breastfeeding.

🔹They require careful tracking and are less effective than hormonal or barrier methods. A doctor’s guidance is recommended for better success.

🔹 Only condoms provide protection against sexually transmitted infections. Other methods prevent pregnancy but not infections.

Book a Consultation with Dr. Amita Sharma

Take charge of your reproductive health with expert family planning guidance from Dr. Amita Sharma. Whether you are looking for contraception, fertility counseling, or preconception advice, we are here to help.