TOPIC 08-REPRODUCTION -2
FAMILY PLANNING AND CONTRACEPTION
It is very important for a couple to space its family properly. It is very important that a couple gets only a number of children they can afford and care for.
Various methods for birth control have been suggested as follows.
A) NATURAL METHODS
1. CALENDAR/ RHYTHM METHOD
This method involves abstaining from sexual intercourse a few days before and few days after ovulation, as they are referred to as fertile period days.
For 28 average menstrual cycles, ovulation can occur on 14th day, also on 13rd and 15th day. To avoid pregnancy, sexual intercourse is avoided on 11th and 17th from menstruation.
Disadvantage of this method is that menstrual cycles are never regular in women. And even those with regular cycles, the time of ovulation can vary considerably.
2. COITUS INTERRUPTS
This method involves the withdrawal of the penis from the vagina just before ejaculation. Its efficiency is about 70%
Disadvantage of this method is that a small amount of semen often comes from the penis before ejaculation.
โข Furthermore, a man must concentrate on removing the penis before ejaculation and this deprives both partners the pleasure of sexual intercourse.