CBME / NMCAlignment
• Competency addressed: CM5, CM7, CM10
(Reproductive & Child Health)
– Describe methods of contraception and
indications
– Demonstrate ability to counsel individuals and
couples
– Emphasis on choice, safety, effectiveness and
national programs
3.
Introduction
• Family planningenables individuals and
couples to decide the number and spacing of
children.
– It is a core component of Reproductive and Child
Health (RCH).
– Directly contributes to reduction in maternal and
infant mortality.
4.
Classification of FamilyPlanning
Methods
• Permanent methods – Male and Female
sterilization
– Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC)
– Hormonal methods – oral and injectable
– Barrier methods
– Natural methods
– Emergency contraception
5.
Female Sterilization (Tubectomy)
•Surgical occlusion of fallopian tubes to prevent
fertilization.
– Common techniques: Pomeroy, Modified
Pomeroy, laparoscopic methods.
– Usually offered after completion of family.
EXAM POINT
Failure rate ≈ 0.5%. Advantages: permanent, no hormones. Disadvantages: surgical risk, regre
6.
Tubectomy – LabelledDiagram
UTERUS (SCHEMATIC)
Fallopian tube
Site of ligation
Ovary
Uterine cavity
7.
Male Sterilization (Vasectomy)
•Ligation of vas deferens preventing sperm
transport.
– Simpler, safer and cheaper than female
sterilization.
– No effect on libido or potency.
EXAM POINT
Failure rate ≈ 0.15%. Semen analysis required after procedure.
Injectable Contraceptives (DMPA,
NET-EN)
•Long-acting hormonal injections.
– Given every 2–3 months.
– Useful for women needing spacing.
EXAM POINT
Failure rate ≈ 6%. Causes delayed return of fertility.
16.
Barrier Methods –Condoms
• Prevent sperm from entering female genital
tract.
– Male and female condoms available.
– Only method providing STI/HIV protection.
EXAM POINT
Failure rate: Male condom ~13%, Female condom ~21%.
17.
Natural Methods
• Basedon fertility awareness.
– Includes rhythm, basal body temperature and
cervical mucus methods.
– Requires high motivation.
EXAM POINT
Failure rate ~24%. No STI protection.
18.
Emergency Contraception
• Usedafter unprotected intercourse.
– Levonorgestrel, Ulipristal acetate, Copper IUCD.
– Acts mainly by delaying ovulation.
EXAM POINT
Must be used within recommended time. Does NOT terminate pregnancy.
19.
Unmet Need forFamily Planning
• Women wanting to avoid pregnancy but not
using contraception.
– Reflects gaps in access, awareness and quality of
services.
20.
Recent Advances inIndia
• Introduction of injectable contraceptive
(Antara / Sayana Press).
– Focus on spacing methods under FP2020.
– Digital counseling and logistics strengthening.
21.
Summary for Exams
•Know classification, mechanism, uses and
failure rates.
– Be able to compare methods.
– Emphasize informed choice and counseling.