Family planning is a method or means by which couples set up in other to prevent pregnancy, space their children or to obtain the desired number of children. This can be achieved via the use of various methods of contraception. The name contraceptives is often used in regards to devices and medicines used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. Some of these methods can be obtained only on prescription while some others are available over the counter. For example condoms referred to as a barrier method.
This group of medications (contraceptives) are available as oral contraceptives (tablets), implants, intrauterine devices, patches, vaginal rings and injections for parental administration in various brands and generics.
Other methods of contraception include: condoms, sponges, diaphragms, spermicides, and cervical caps.
There are several types of contraceptive methods used in family planning such as:
This method of contraception helps to stop sperm from entering the vagina and there are two barrier methods namely:
This method of contraception also protects against sexually transmittable infections in addition to preventing unwanted pregnancy.
You can buy male and female condoms online from our website, we offer a variety of condoms with multiple purposes from highly lubricated to spermicidal condoms.
This is a method whereby you can monitor and learn the signs of fertility in you menstrual cycle so as to be able to avoid pregnancy.
Devices such as Clearblue Fertility Monitor, Clearblue Ovulation Kit 7 Test are also available over the counter for you to be able to determine when you can easily fall pregnant (fertility period).
This method of family planning/contraception is frequently used when unprotected sex was performed or when the condom happens to break during sex. Emergency pills such as Plan B, requires a prescription.
This method of contraception should be taken with 72 hours of unprotected sex and it is about 98 % effective in preventing pregnancy and if you are already pregnant it does not affect the fetus.
This method can be used to prevent pregnancy if:
NOTE: An emergency contraceptive pill should not be used as a regular method of contraception. Talk to your doctor about prescribing you with emergency contraceptives.
You can buy devices over the counter to test if you are already pregnant or not. Some examples are:
All of which you can purchase from our website.
The use of any contraceptive method is contraindicated in any one who is hypersensitive to any of the active ingredients or any ingredients used in the formulation.
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