It is essential to go for a post abortion contraception counselling to know about failure rates, side-effects, return of fertility and the cost of therapy as well as contraception methods.

What Happens in a Counselling Session

A counselling session involves a general body check-up, an internal check-up, blood test, breast examination and a look into your medical history to cross out any possibility of diseases that can become a hindrance in the usage of contraceptives.

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This is followed by a guide into the various contraceptives available, which ones are recommended in your case and how to use it. Apart from that, you will also know when and how many times to use it and side effects if any.

It is usually a one day consultation and requires just a couple of hours including the tests. It is available in most clinics, major hospitals and even some NGOs.

"However, it is advisable to visit your gynaecologist, instead of going to any random person to get guidance," advises Dr. Coelho.

The onus of contraception and family planning lies with both the partners. Therefore it is better to go as a couple for rather than going alone.

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Think it over! The choice of contraception lies with you because you have to bear the consequences of unwanted pregnancy. And as the minister of Union for Women and Children Renuka Chowdhury says - "Don't trust men, buy condoms yourself."