Preventing pregnancy: Know your options

As we have discussed above, abstinence is the best and only certain way to prevent unwanted Pregnancy and HIV infection. However, if you decided to have sexual intercourse and are sexually active, you should have adequate and correct information about correct and consistent condom use and contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Contraceptives can help to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to delay or space pregnancies. Contraception means preventing pregnancy also known as family planning.

There are many different contraceptive methods. Here we are going to tell you some of the contraceptives more appropriate for you and available in our country. You can get comprehensive contraceptive counseling and services from health facilities such as health post, health center and hospitals.