Denial of contraceptive choices to
Indian couples: Contraceptive basket is 1/4th full for Indian coupe
of reproductive age !!! What are the
newer contraceptives which are licensed abroad but not approved to import neither
to manufacture at India by Drug controller of India ?? There is a long list of 40 such newer contraceptives
which are used in many countries. I don’t like to mention contraceptives which are in trail
phase also called as contraceptives-in-horizon, Such are 1) vaginal
microbicidal often called Invisible condom2)
trial on Proneem 3) Tet toxoid
which will produce antibodies against
LH, 4) say Wax plugs in either vas –biodegradable.
.However let me mention about 35 temporary
methods which are reasonably popular abroad but not available in India . I have
told you about monthly combined Oestrogen & progesterone inj (Lunelle) ,
Besides, following are the list : 1)
Frame less IUCD 2) CuT- mixed with
Indomethacin, 3) Copper T IUCD mixed with alloy like gold/ silver 4) Gynae fix -T
Cu-Fix 5 ) Copper T IUCD mixed Mefanamic
acid 6) Other materials impregnated in Cu
Devices,6) other Prostaglandins impregnated
Cu T devices 7) Cervical IUCDs, 8) string less IUCDs A) Male condoms varieties
in shape , texture, colour, scent, with/ without out tip such are 1)
Spring condom 2) Glow-in-dark Male condoms 3) Different flavored/ colored /
scented / tasty condoms 4) Lamb skin male condom Baggy condoms 5) Glow in dark condoms
6) Extra strength condoms 7) SPRING CONDOM 8) Panty condom –for women to be fitted as
and when emergency situation arises
9) Unisex condoms 10) Multi colour banded condoms
and 11) ,Male condom covering the glans only and many more ..
A) Newer implants :-specially newer Biodegradable
sub dermal implants(Brand name anule) , and newer progesterone containg implants
Coming to vaginal barriers there are
about 12 newer Female controlled methods
some of which may be used or fitted covertly without the knowledge of partner visiting
to toilet prior to sex and fitting the cervical cap/ diaphragm at toilet. But not all such devices can be hided e.g. Female condoms
which covers labia & perineum from STD Newer female controlled methods are 1) Leas Shield as barrier method, 2) ,Reddy
Female condom, 3)PATH condom 4) FC female condom Nestorone vaginal ring (Progesterone only vaginal
Ring –also called VCRà implying vaginal contraceptive Rings) 4)Lily diaphragm, 5)
Oves Cap, 6) Ortho coil spring 7) Today sponge with 1000mg Nonoxynol vaginal
sponge 8) practiced vaginal sponge
N F P:- Self monitoring of Ovulation
by electronic monitor: Trade Bioself ovulation monitor,LadyComp.
All are waiting for approval at India for last
one decade !!!1 Minimal contraceptive options for Indian couples. !!!1
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