Contraception or Family Regulatory Equipment was first practiced by the ancient Egyptians around 1850 BC.
In Indonesia, birth control pills were first introduced in 1971 by PT. Sdering.
There are several types of contraception such as condoms, birth control pills, birth control injections, family planning tools such as IUDs, and sterilization operations.
In the 1960s, contraception was considered taboo and limited by law in the United States and most other countries.
Contraception can help control the desired number of children, improve maternal health, and reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
Fluid pills contain the hormones progesterone and estrogen which can affect the menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation.
KB injections contain the hormone progesterone that works to prevent ovulation for three months.
Family planning tools such as IUDs can work for up to 10 years without the need for replacement.
Contraception can also help reduce the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and syphilis.
Contraception is not 100% effective and can have side effects such as hormonal changes and reproductive health.
