When Should You Visit a Family Planning Center?
Conception and pregnancy are natural processes, but many couples dreaming of a child face difficulties. In contrast, unexpected pregnancies can also occur quite frequently, contrary to the plans of young couples in Dnipro and Dnipropetrovsk region. To ensure a desired pregnancy with the highest chances of successful conception, carrying, and giving birth to a healthy child, it is advisable to visit a family planning center. You should schedule an appointment with a family planning specialist or reproductive specialist in the following cases:
- The couple consciously plans pregnancy and does not intend to have children in the near future but wants to ensure there are no obstacles to conception later on and to choose an effective and safe contraception method.
- The couple is planning pregnancy and wants to prepare for this responsible step, ruling out all factors that may harm the future child’s health.
- The couple is unable to conceive despite regular unprotected sex for a year or more.
- One of the partners has previously been in a childless marriage.
- A woman is experiencing menstrual cycle disturbances.
- The history includes at least two cases of miscarriage, stillbirth, or the birth of children with severe developmental abnormalities.
- There are cases of severe hereditary diseases in either partner’s family.
- Early menopause is present in the woman’s family history.
- One or both partners have gynecological or urological diseases.
- One of the partners wants to use cryopreservation of genetic material (eggs, sperm).
- A woman wishes to have a child without a sexual partner.
How to Prepare for a Visit to a Family Planning Specialist
Getting an appointment with a family planning specialist is simple—just call the clinic or use the online booking form on the website. No special preparation is required before the first visit, but you should gather all relevant medical documentation and be mentally and psychologically prepared for a conversation, including answering delicate questions.
Consultation at the Family Planning and Reproductive Center
The first consultation at the family planning and reproductive center usually takes the form of an interview. The doctor will:
- Ask about the purpose of the visit (preparation for pregnancy, suspicion of infertility, contraception choice, etc.).
- Review medical records and conduct an interview, which may include questions about sexual development, menstrual cycle, intimate relationships, gynecological/urological diseases, surgeries, previous illnesses, genetic disorders in the family, and more.
- Recommend consultations with specialized doctors and necessary tests to assess reproductive health.
- Provide advice according to the goals of the visit, answering questions about contraception, lifestyle during pregnancy planning, assisted reproductive technologies, and infertility treatment methods.
