Q. 11. Define family planning. Write down the merits and demerits of oral pill ?
Family Planning :- It is defined as “a way of thinking and living that is adopted voluntarily upon the basis of knowledge attitudes and responsible decisions by individuals and couples in order to promote the health and welfare of the family group and thus contribute effectively to the social development of a country.
Merits or advantage of OCP :
1. Almost 100% effective in preventing conception.
2. Action is reversible
3. No interference with sexual act.
4. Cheap & easily available.
5. Improving maternal & child health care.
6. Some non-contraceptive benefits : Prevents anemia by reducing menstrual blood loss.
C. Temporary effects :-
1. Nausea and vomiting.
2. Migraine.
3. Loss of libido.
4. Candida vulvitis and vaginitis
5. Leukorrhoea.
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