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Family planning puts a strong emphasis on reproductive health and enables women to choose their preferred method of contraception or when they would like to start or expand their family.
During your consultation, Dr Maseko will discuss your wishes and help you decide which birth control option would be best suited for you.
Factors influencing the type of contraception you use include the following:
The most common birth control options include:
The contraceptive pill is the most frequently used type of birth control. It's an oral contraceptive that needs to be taken at the same time each day to maintain the regulation of hormones. Missing even one day can result in an unplanned pregnancy, so you need to be consistent and disciplined.
The implant is a small device planted under the skin on your arm to slowly regulate your hormones and prevent pregnancy. This contraceptive method lasts for up to 3 years and can be easily removed when you are ready to conceive.
Dr Maseko administers hormonal injections every 2 to 3 months to prevent pregnancy. The primary hormone is progesterone, which prevents your body from releasing eggs and makes it difficult for sperm to enter the cervix.
The patch is a small stick-on pad that slowly releases synthetic hormones through the skin and into the bloodstream. The hormones in the patch thicken mucus produced in the cervix to prevent sperm from passing through. You will need to replace the patch every week.
An IUD is a T-shaped device implanted into the uterus that releases hormones preventing pregnancy for several years. It can also assist with heavy and painful periods and lasts for 3-7 years.
The copper IUD is ideal if you have struggled with hormonal birth control. Copper releases an inflammatory response that repels sperm and eggs, preventing pregnancy naturally. It is also helpful if you have had unprotected sex within 5 days and require an emergency contraceptive but would prefer not to use plan B.
This very affordable birth control method features a device placed inside your vagina for 3 out of 4 weeks of the month. The ring slowly releases hormones that prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg, and you remove the ring for the week you have your period. Unfortunately, this device is not suitable for women over 35 who smoke.
While birth control is mainly used to prevent unplanned pregnancies, it can be used for other medical reasons, such as:
To schedule your family planning consultation, contact Dr Maseko today.