Family Planning & Reproductive Health
Family planning and reproductive health services help individuals and couples make informed decisions about contraception, pregnancy, and overall reproductive well-being. Obstetricians and gynecologists provide medical guidance, counseling, and treatments to ensure safe and healthy reproductive choices.
Key Aspects of Family Planning & Reproductive Health:
1. Contraceptive Services
- Short-term methods: Birth control pills, contraceptive patches, vaginal rings, condoms.
- Long-term methods: Intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal implants, contraceptive injections.
- Permanent methods: Tubal ligation (female sterilization), vasectomy (male sterilization).
2. Preconception Counseling
- Health assessments for those planning pregnancy.
- Screening for genetic conditions, infections, and chronic diseases.
- Nutritional guidance and lifestyle modifications for a healthy pregnancy.
3. Fertility & Infertility Management
- Evaluating causes of infertility (hormonal imbalance, PCOS, endometriosis, low sperm count).
- Ovulation tracking, fertility medications, and assisted reproductive techniques like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization).
4. Sexual & Reproductive Health Care
- Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- HPV vaccinations for cervical cancer prevention.
- Screening and treatment for reproductive disorders like fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis.
5. Maternal & Child Health Services
- Pregnancy spacing recommendations for maternal and infant health.
- Support for high-risk pregnancies and prenatal care.
Gynecologist Services for Family Planning & Reproductive Health:
- Personalized contraceptive counseling and prescriptions.
- Diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health issues.
- Infertility evaluation and assisted reproductive technologies.
- Preventive screenings for reproductive cancers and infections.
Effective family planning and reproductive health care empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive future, ensuring a healthy and balanced life.