Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods
Family planning enables individuals to decide the number and spacing of children. Nurses counsel on available contraceptive methods and their appropriate use.
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Methods include barrier (condoms), hormonal (pills, injectables, implants), intrauterine devices (IUDs), and permanent methods (sterilisation).
Natural methods include the calendar/rhythm method and lactational amenorrhoea.
Condoms are the only method that also protects against sexually transmitted infections.
Counselling should be non-judgemental and support informed, voluntary choice.
Consider the client’s health, preferences, and contraindications when advising.
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse if taken promptly.
NMCN Exam Tips
How this topic appears in the NMCN exam
Condoms are the only method that also prevents STIs/HIV.
Counselling must support informed and voluntary choice.
Know examples within each category (barrier, hormonal, IUD, natural).
Lactational amenorrhoea is a temporary natural method.
Practice Question
Test yourself
Which family planning method offers dual protection against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?
Explanation
Condoms are the only contraceptive method that provides dual protection — preventing pregnancy and reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Hormonal methods and IUDs do not protect against STIs.
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