19 Myths and Misconceptions About FP - 0
19 Myths and Misconceptions About FP - 0
19 Myths and Misconceptions About FP - 0
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Family planning methods can be used by both men and women. The
methods are even more effective when both partners are involved and
supportive of each other.
Using family planning methods does not reduce a mans or womans
sexual desire.
Family planning methods do not cause infertility. Fertility usually returns
when a woman ceases to use the method.
Male condoms cannot get lost in a woman's vagina or uterus and cannot
travel through a woman's body.
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Some family planning methods may cause side effects but these are
manageable and usually disappear with time. Clients should visit a health
facility if the side effects if they continue to be bothered by the side effects.
Condoms are an appropriate contraceptive method
for anyone, regardless of marital status or sexual behavior. While many
partners rely on condoms for STI protection, married couples all over the
world use condoms for pregnancy protection too.
* These are questions related to the many prevalent myths related to myths and
misconceptions. If you are asked one of these questions, you should make a
clear concise response, and then if appropriate refer them to a medical provider.
Q What are some of the side effects of using family planning methods
and how can they be handled?
A Some women may experience headaches, irregular bleeding, mild
abdominal pain, weight change among others. These can all be managed
and disappear with time but if they get worse, then you should visit the
health facility/health worker.
A No, evidence shows that pills will not cause birth defects and will not harm
the fetus if a woman becomes pregnant while taking the pills or
accidentally takes the pills when she is already pregnant.
Q Does vasectomy make a man lose his sexual ability? Does it make
him weak or fat?
A No. After vasectomy, a man will look and feel the same as before. He can
have sex the same as before. His erections will be as hard and last as
long as before, and ejaculations of semen will be the same. He can work
as hard as before, and he will not gain weight because of vasectomy.
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Q Will a woman loose her sexual desire after getting her
tubes tied?
A Tubal ligation will not make the woman to lose sexual desire.
Infact, she may enjoy sex more without the fear of pregnancy.
Q Where can I get more information about family planning for family
planning?
A From a health facility with the sign of the rainbow over the yellow flower or
call the national hotline on at 0312 500 600 or 0800 200 600. Or send her
an SMS at: Type FP (leave Space) Write comments or questions and
send to 8198.