Medical professionals have referred to as on Nigerian males to take a extra energetic position in household planning by embracing vasectomy and different protected, efficient contraceptive choices.
The decision was made throughout Hangout 2.0, an occasion organised by Marie Stopes Worldwide (MSI) Reproductive Selections, on Saturday in Abuja. The consultants stated male participation in household planning wouldn’t solely assist sexual and reproductive well being (SRH) but in addition assist stop sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and scale back unplanned pregnancies.
Talking on the myths and misconceptions surrounding contraception, Dr. Joseph Adewale, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, famous that males have for too lengthy left the accountability of contraception to girls.
“There’s a whole lot of fable, false impression, and misinformation round contraceptives and reproductive well being providers. Males have been shying away from this for a very long time and pushing the accountability on girls. Nevertheless, male involvement is the brand new cost now we have,” Adewale stated.
He defined that vasectomy is a protected and dependable various to condoms and different contraceptive strategies, stressing that the process doesn’t have an effect on a person’s sexuality or reproductive well being.
“Vasectomy doesn’t have an effect on your sexuality — in reality, it will increase libido and virility, permitting you to get pleasure from intimacy along with your associate with out concern of unplanned pregnancies. The process is painless, takes about 15 to twenty minutes, and doesn’t intervene with the male reproductive system,” he added.
Adewale emphasised the necessity for extra schooling and consciousness about male contraceptive choices, saying shared accountability between women and men is vital to efficient household planning and inhabitants management.
Additionally talking, Dr. Kingsley Odogwu, Director of Scientific Providers at MSI Reproductive Selections, stated the initiative goals to extend consciousness amongst younger individuals about sustaining wholesome existence and sexual well-being.
He introduced that MSI could be conducting free screenings for STIs, hepatitis, cervical most cancers, and pregnancy-related points to advertise public well being.
“We need to deliver to gentle frequent issues that younger women and men face relating to their sexual and reproductive well being. Many of those points can go unnoticed with out correct screening,” Odogwu stated.
He additionally underscored the significance of making certain entry to SRH providers for individuals with disabilities (PWDs) and different susceptible teams.
Mrs. Esther Hindi, Nationwide Coordinator of the Affiliation of Girls Dwelling with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), represented by Halima Abdullahi, highlighted the necessity for steady SRH consciousness, particularly amongst youths.
She famous that constant sensitisation helps younger individuals make knowledgeable selections, defend themselves from STIs, and forestall unplanned pregnancies.
Contributors on the occasion, together with Miss Khadija Ibrahim and Mr. Ola Matthew, lauded MSI Reproductive Selections for the initiative, describing it as an eye-opener on the significance of reproductive well being and accountable household planning.
The occasion additionally featured free well being checks, question-and-answer periods, distribution of household planning kits, and interactive actions corresponding to video games and aerobics.
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