FAMILY PLANNING AND CONTRACEPTION METHODS

Background & Aims: Based on data from Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), the increase in Indonesia's population growth by 2022 is estimated to increase by 1.17% compared to the previous year. The family planning (Keluarga Berencana or KB) program is a method implemented to the community in an effort to control the birth rate which results in suppression of the population growth rate. This article aim to summarize some modality of contraceptive methode Method: This literature review was compiled based on article obtained using search engine “Google Scholar” and “PubMed” with keyword “Contraceptive”, “Intra Uterine Device”, and “Implant”. There were 34,400 articles were appropriate for this purpose. Discussion: The family planning program can effectively prevent maternal and child mortality by avoiding high-risk pregnancies. The types of contraceptives are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal. Intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of contraception which uses a small T-shaped device or object and placed inside uterus. IUD can be used by all women within reproductive age. Contraceptive Implant are long term reversible birth control and placed under the skin of upper arm. Each contraceptive method had its own pros and cons when used. Conclusion: There is a lot of contraceptive modalities to use for woman in reproductive age and there are many thing to consider when choosing fittest methode. The pros and cons indicarion and contraindications in every methode is also weighted in choosing the contraceptive methode.