Out line: Introduction. Define family planning. List objectives of family planning. Types of contraception methods Emergency contraception Definition of family planning: Family planning means to decide number and timing of children in family. Objectives Of Family Planning: 1-To Avoid unwanted birth .2-To bring out wanted birth. 3-To Regulate the intervals between pregnancies. 4-To Control the time at which birth occurs in relation to the age of parents. 5-To Determine the number of children in the family. Criteria of ideal method: -Effective, easy to understand and use. -Acceptable to both partner. -Minimal side effects, and low risk of sequel. -Inexpensive and easy to maintain. -Protection from sexually transmitted infections. Types of Contraception Methods: Natural methods Barrier methods: Hormonal methods Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) Surgical methods A- Natural methods Abstinence Coitus interruptUs (withdrawal) Fertility awareness methods (FAM).It include : Calender Method Basal Body Temperature Method Cervical Mucus Method Symptothermal Method Ovulation Predictor Test 4. Lacational amenorrhea method (breast feeding) Advantages of natural family planning: It does not require medicines, chemicals or devices There are no health risks It is approved by many religions It is inexpensive It allows a woman to become aware and informed of her reproductive cycles Can use combination of methods Disadvantages of natural family planning: It requires extensive instruction and many steps to predict ovulation (fertile period) Couples must be highly motivated -it may result in periods of sexual frustration during periods of abstinence The length of menstrual cycles and the day of ovulation may vary each month. It is not as reliable as other methods of birth control (high failure rate). B- Barrier methods: It is method of contraception provide a physical barrier, chemical barrier or both to prevent sperm from entering the cervical OS. Barrier methods: Spermicides Male condom Female condom Vaginal Diaphragm Cervical Cap Advantages of Barrier methods family planning: Condoms protect against pregnancy. They also are the only method that may protect against STIs such as HIV/AIDS and herpes. Safe to use while breastfeeding. Barrier methods do not use hormones. So they are safe for women who smoke or who have health problems such as heart disease or blood clots. These methods do not affect a woman's menstrual cycle. The ability to get pregnant returns as soon as a woman stops using birth control. Barrier methods cost less than hormonal types of birth control. Do not need a doctor's prescription for condoms, the contraceptive sponge, or spermicides. c- Hormonal methods: 1- Oral contraceptives 1.1 Combined oral contraceptives(COCs) 2.1 Progestin only pills ( called mini pill or POPs 2- Hormone injections 2 progestin Only Agent (Depo-Provera) 2 Combination estrogen/progesterone p