Page 72 - ...........

ization is called pregnancy. The act of preventing or stopping pregnancy
is called contraception. Contraception can be done through natural and
artificial methods. These methods prevent pregnancy by preventing the
union of sperm and ovum or preventing the release of the ova. These
services are provided free of charge in health institutions. There are two
types of means and methods of contraception that can be used by both
men and women, they are temporary and permanent.

5.3.1 Temporary Devices of Family Planning

Contraceptive devices used for a fixed period are called temporary
devices. They are as follows:
A. Condoms

A condom is a contTaceptive device that is ap-
plied to a man's penis before sexual intercourse.
Since the ejaculated semen remains inside it,
when a condom is used during sexual inter-
course, spenn and egg cannot meet and preg-
nancy does not occur. It prevents conception as
well as transmission of sexually transmitted dis-
eases. Users should use a new condom every time during sexual in-
tercourse. A condom that has been used once cannot be used again.
Women also can use condoms just like men.
B. Contraceptive Pills

Tablets taken by women for birth control are called
pills. This is a pill mixed with hormones. This pill
should be taken regularly at the same time every
day. If a couple wants to have a child, they can con-
ceive within a few days after stopping its use.
C. Dipoprovera Injection

Dipoprovera is also known as the three-month
injection. This needle is inserted into a woman's
arm or buttock. If you want to prevent pregnan-
cy, this injection should be administered within
seven days of menstruation. A single injection
prevents pregnancy for three months.

68 Health, Physical ai1d Creillive arts, grade 8