Family Planning

When it comes to family planning and contraception your chosen method should be based on your own circumstances. Whether you choose the contraceptive pill, contraceptive injections, implants or even abstinence; the decision should only be made after weighing up all the risk factors and personal preferences. No matter what your choice, no method of contraception is 100% effective and there is always a small chance of pregnancy.

One method of contraception which avoids the use of hormones or implants is the use of condoms. These have the added advantage of offering a measure of protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD). This is particularly important as the rates of STD have more than doubled in the last decade with over 120,000 new cases of Chlamydia alone being diagnosed in 2008.

To help in both preventing the spread of STD and in contraception Semichem brings you a choice of condoms from Durex. Whether you choose extra safe, feather light or pleasure max you have the added peace of mind in knowing that your contraception comes from a well known brand.

For those who are trying for a baby or who are afraid that contraception might have failed, the sooner pregnancy or lack of pregnancy is confirmed the better. Not only will this help in planning, those who had not already changed their lifestyle in anticipation of pregnancy can start to modify food, drink and smoking habits to help to protect the baby.

When a woman becomes pregnant she starts to produce a hormone known as hCG. Pregnancy tests detect that hormone in the urine and are now so sensitive that most tests will work from the day a period is due. Tests such as Predictor and Clear & Simple will quickly and easily indicate whether you are pregnant removing the uncertainty and allowing you to start to plan ahead.

Whether looking for contraceptive advice or advice on starting a family, emotions can often get in the way and confuse issues and it is therefore doubly important you carry out proper research and take as much advice as you can to help to reach the right decision. There are plenty of resources available on the internet to help with family planning and contraception choices. These include family planning clinics which are available from the NHS and provide free advice about contraception and sexual health including the morning after pill.

Discretely delivered to your door the condoms and home pregnancy tests from Semichem can help with your family planning decisions. And if you are pregnant why not celebrate with a soak in a warm bath with the relaxing scent of bath oils also available from Semichem.