An exclusive video production by the Sarawak General Hospital O&G Department on the topic of family planning and the various contraceptive methods.
Family Planning (chinese version)
Family Planning (Bahasa Malaysia version)
Factors to consider when choosing methods of contraception:
- Age
- Health status
- Method effectiveness
- Your preference
Oral contraceptives
Combined oral contraceptive pill :
- 99.9% effective
- easy to use
- must be taken daily
- can help regulate your menstrual cycle
Progesterone only pill (mini pill) :
- 98% effective
- must be taken at the same time daily
- can cause irregular menses or spotting
Emergency contraceptive pill:
- Can be taken 72 hours after unprotected sex
- High failure rate
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)
- Copper IUCD
- Progesterone IUCD (mirena)
IUCD failure rate less than 1%
Side effects of IUCD:
- Irregular menses
- Prolonged menses
- Only temporary
Injectable Contraceptive
3 monthly injection
Common side effects:
- irregular menses
- Return of fertility may be delayed
Fertility returns about 4 months after stopping the injectables
Contraceptive Implants (Implanon)
Implant is placed underneath skin of arm
Permanent sterilization
Bilateral tubal ligation (BTL)
- Does not hinder sexual life
- Failure rate: Less than 1%
- Irreversible procedure
Vasectomy
Barrier method (condoms)
Male & Female condoms
Coitus interruptus & Calendar method
– Ineffective –
For more info you can visit:
- Local polyclinic
- Family planning clinic
- Sarawak General Hospital contraceptive clinic
Production Team (English):
Advisor: Dr. Harris Njoo Suharjono
Production Manager: Dr. Sukanda Jaili
Director/Editor: Dr. Dalvinder Singh
Set Supervisor: Dr. Lim Siong Hee
Videographers: Dr. Lau Bik Liang & Dr. Yew Chung Khian
Logistics: Dr. Bong Yee Kar
Presenter : Dr. Jessie Chan
Production Team (Chinese):
Advisor: Dr. Harris Njoo Suharjono
Production Manager: Dr. Lim Soon Hock
Director/Editor: Dr. Dalvinder Singh
Translator: Dr. Yew Chung Khian
Videographer: Dr. Dalvinder Singh
Presenter : Dr. Lim Soon Hock
Production Team (Bahasa Malaysia Version):
Penasihat: Dr. Harris Njoo Suharjono
Pengurus produksi: Dr. Sukanda Jaili
Penerbit/ penyunting: Dr. Dalvinder Singh
Penyelia set: Dr. Lim Siong Hee
Jurugambar: Dr. Lau Bik Liang & Dr. Yew Chung Khian
Logistik: Dr. Bong Yee Kar
Penyampai: Dr. NurulHuda Samsudin
