New Method of Contraception Introduced<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): A new form of contraception is more effective
\nthan old methods because it has no significant side effects and
\nhas a high level of reliability, an expert said here yesterday.<\/p>\n
The Cyclofem injection is a contraception method developed by
\nthe World Health Organization (WHO) in which recipient gets an
\ninjection every month to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n
\"This new method is very effective, with a failure rate of
\nonly 0.3 to 3 percent. There are also no side effects, except for
\nmothers who breast feed their babies,\" said Biran Affandi,
\nchairman of the study group on Human reproduction, here
\nyesterday.<\/p>\n
The old method, which involved one shot every three months,
\ncaused side effects to the users such as missed and irregular
\nperiods. The new method avoids this aspect, but also has other
\nbenefits as it ensures that recipients see their doctors for
\ninjections on regular basis.<\/p>\n
Most Indonesians people believe that injections are the best
\nmedicine. This is confirmed by the data provided by the National
\nFamily Planning Board (BKKBN), which shows that the trend of
\nfamily planning acceptors to use the injection method is
\nincreasing every year, from 3,235,718 (17.8 percent) in March
\n1990 to 5,745,732 (26.9 percent) in March 1993.<\/p>\n
\"This new method is an effort to provide Indonesians with a
\nvariety of contraception methods so they can choose one according
\nto their medical, social and economic conditions,\" said Biran.<\/p>\n
To publicize the new method, the Indonesian Obstetrician and
\nGynecologist Association (POGI), and PT Telekine will hold a
\nmedical teleseminar presenting the Cyclofem Injection medical and
\ntechnical data on May 14 at Shangri-la Hotel.<\/p>\n
The seminar will present Peter E. Hall, chief of the
\nIntroduction & Transfer of Technologies Special Program in
\nResearch, Development and Research Training in Human
\nReproduction.<\/p>\n
The seminar will also be transmitted to 25 provincial capitals
\nall over Indonesia, except for Irian Jaya and East Timor, to
\nspread the information to a large number medical
\npractitioners.(01)<\/p>",
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