Healthy Family Planning

"According to the World Health Organization (WHO), family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births". At Irowa Medical Centre, we give professional advice on the methods, health benefits, and processes of family planning. The use of contraception prevents pregnancy-related health risks for women, girls of adolescent ages, and when child births are systematically separated by less than two years, the infant mortality rate is 45% higher than it is when births are 2-3 years inbetween and 60% higher when births are four or more years apart.

Family planning is an important aspect of reproductive healthcare that allows individuals and couples to make informed decisions about when to have children, how many children to have, and how to prevent unintended pregnancies. We offer a wide range of family planning services to meet the diverse needs of our patients:

1. Contraceptive counseling
Our healthcare professionals provide comprehensive counseling on the various contraceptive methods available, including oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs), condoms, and more. We can help you choose the method that is best suited for your lifestyle and individual needs.

2. Contraceptive methods
We conduct a variety of contraceptive methods, including hormonal and non-hormonal options, that are safe and effective in preventing unintended pregnancies.

3. Permanent contraceptive methods
We offer surgical contraceptive services for both men and women who have decided not to have any more children.

4. Preconception counseling
Our healthcare professionals provide counseling on the importance of planning for pregnancy, including healthy lifestyle choices and the use of folic acid to prevent birth defects.

5. Pregnancy testing
We offer accurate pregnancy testing to confirm whether or not you are pregnant.

We understand that family planning is a personal decision and we are committed to providing compassionate and respectful care to all our patients. We are also committed to ensuring that our patients have access to the information and resources they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
If you have any questions about family planning or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us. Our healthcare professionals are here to provide the support and guidance you need to make the best decisions for your reproductive health.