New Method of Contraception Introduced
New Method of Contraception Introduced
JAKARTA (JP): A new form of contraception is more effective
than old methods because it has no significant side effects and
has a high level of reliability, an expert said here yesterday.
The Cyclofem injection is a contraception method developed by
the World Health Organization (WHO) in which recipient gets an
injection every month to prevent pregnancy.
"This new method is very effective, with a failure rate of
only 0.3 to 3 percent. There are also no side effects, except for
mothers who breast feed their babies," said Biran Affandi,
chairman of the study group on Human reproduction, here
yesterday.
The old method, which involved one shot every three months,
caused side effects to the users such as missed and irregular
periods. The new method avoids this aspect, but also has other
benefits as it ensures that recipients see their doctors for
injections on regular basis.
Most Indonesians people believe that injections are the best
medicine. This is confirmed by the data provided by the National
Family Planning Board (BKKBN), which shows that the trend of
family planning acceptors to use the injection method is
increasing every year, from 3,235,718 (17.8 percent) in March
1990 to 5,745,732 (26.9 percent) in March 1993.
"This new method is an effort to provide Indonesians with a
variety of contraception methods so they can choose one according
to their medical, social and economic conditions," said Biran.
To publicize the new method, the Indonesian Obstetrician and
Gynecologist Association (POGI), and PT Telekine will hold a
medical teleseminar presenting the Cyclofem Injection medical and
technical data on May 14 at Shangri-la Hotel.
The seminar will present Peter E. Hall, chief of the
Introduction & Transfer of Technologies Special Program in
Research, Development and Research Training in Human
Reproduction.
The seminar will also be transmitted to 25 provincial capitals
all over Indonesia, except for Irian Jaya and East Timor, to
spread the information to a large number medical
practitioners.(01)