Family Planning & Contraception
Family planning is crucial in ensuring a comfortable life not just for you, but also for your spouse and children. Hence it is important that one plans the timing of a pregnancy so as to ensure physical health as well as financial and emotional stability upon the arrival of an addition to the family.
To properly plan your family, different types of contraceptives may be explored depending on your needs and preferences.
Common Contraceptive Methods Include:
Oral Contraceptive Pill
With this pill, the hormone levels of the woman will be regulated. By limiting the progesterone and estrogen levels, it will stop the ovary from releasing an egg, hence inhibiting ovulation and by extension, fertilization. One pill is taken every day at around the same time for three weeks, followed by a pill-free week.
When taken correctly, the efficacy rate stands at 99.7%. There are many varieties available in the market and Dr Jen will identify which is most suited for you.
Spermicide
This is a chemical which kills sperm. It comes in the form of a gel or jelly and it is applied to the vagina before sexual intercourse.
It only has a 70% effectiveness in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The use of spermicides should always be coupled with the use of a condom.
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
This is a small anchor-shaped device that is placed inside the womb by a gynaecologist. This prevents the egg from being successfully embedded onto the uterine lining, thus preventing the development of a foetus. It has a success rate of 98% in preventing unwanted pregnancies. IUDs can also be left in the womb for 2-5 years, depending on the type used.
For more information on the various contraceptive methods available, and how best to time your pregnancies
Please contact our clinic at +65 6459 2833 for more information.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr Jen Shek Wei
Consultant OBGYN & Abortion Doctor
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (O&G) (Singapore), FRCOG (London), FAMS (Singapore)
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (O&G) (Singapore), FRCOG (London), FAMS (Singapore)
With over 30 years of experience, Dr Jen is a dedicated gynaecologist and abortion doctor known for his compassionate approach and unwavering commitment to women’s health.
After completing his medical training in Singapore and the United Kingdom, Dr Jen served in several public hospitals before establishing his clinic in Ang Mo Kio to provide accessible care to the community.
Dr Jen has published numerous academic articles in the field of OBGYN and was recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (London) in 1999.
Today, he continues to provide high-quality, personalised and supportive care to all patients that he sees.