It is World population day today and Coimbatore Is ranked 1st in State in women sterilisation
It is World population day today and Coimbatore Is ranked 1st in State in women sterilisation.
In 1987, July 11th, the population of the world touched 500 crores. Fearing the effects of this, the United Nations announced the day as World Population Day and started creating awareness amongst the public about the ill effects of over population.
Increasing birth rate is one of the main reasons for overpopulation. Ignorance about the issue, child marriage, lack of education, lack of awareness, lack of awareness about sterilisation has led to increase in birth rates. This population growth is also causing financial crisis.
To control the birth rates, both the Centre and State governments is creating awareness amongst the public about importance of small families.
Coimbatore ranked No.1
According to 2011 census, the population in Coimbatore District is 34,58,045 persons. The Family welfare department has been organising family welfare sterilisation camps at primary health centres, medical colleges, and government hospitals. According to sources, between 2017 and 2018 about 11,413 women have undergone permanent sterilisation surgery in the district. Due to this, Coimbatore has bagged the top place in State for most number of female permanent sterilisation surgeries.
Why Men are hesitant to undergo sterilisation?
Men shy away from sterilisation:
Between 2017 and 2018, only 11 men have done No Scalpel Vasectomy in district. Lack of awareness and rumours about male sterlisations have stopped men from undergoing this painless procedure. In most cases, women themselves don’t let man of the house to undergo sterilisation procedures considering their health. According to doctors, women with poor health condition are not supposed to undergo sterilisation.
As far as NSV is concerned, men wouldn’t have any issues and it is a simple procedure. NSV is a five minute procedure and men would be able to continue with their regular activities as usual after the surgery.
Contraceptive ring:
The contraceptive rings are a modern birth control method and many women are volunteering for the process these days. A recent variety of the ring, 380 A can be used upto ten years and it is available in at all primary health centres and government hospitals and The procedure is done free of cost. The ring cane be removed with the help of a doctor whenever the woman wishes.
Contraceptive pills:
The Ministry of Health and family welfare launched CHHAYA, a contraceptive pill. This pill has to be consumed twice a week for first three months and once a week later. These pills have to be taken only on doctor’s prescription and it doesn’t cause any side effects, even lactating mother can use these pills.
Injectable contraceptives:
The Ministry of Health and family welfare have introduced injectable contraceptives named Antara. It is effective for three months. This injection is usually administered 6 weeks after child birth or within 5 days of menstruation. The injection is administered once in 90 days.
Talking about sterilisation, P Krishna, Joint Director, Health services said, "Earlier, Family welfare department officials conducted rigorous campaigns about birth control through media and through personal visits. Now, due to awareness amongst the public birth rate has been reduced."
He added, “Also, men are shying away from NSV surgeries. It is a simple procedure and it does not have any side effects. This surgery is being done in three minutes and it does not involve any stitches. We have set up camps at various places to create awareness about this. Also, by taking contraceptive pills and injections women can lead a happy family life.”