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Men Shun Family Planning: Women Bear the Burden
11 Jul
Summary
- Women undergo sterilization 42 times more than men in Prayagraj.
- Temporary methods like injectables and pills show increasing use.
- Male participation in permanent family planning remains very low.
World Population Day has highlighted the ongoing need for shared responsibility in family planning, yet data from Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, and Kaushambi indicates women are disproportionately shouldering the burden of permanent methods. Health department figures show male participation in sterilization remains extremely low across these districts.
Between 2023 and 2025, Prayagraj saw 38,268 women undergo sterilization compared to just 910 men. Pratapgarh recorded 10,413 women and 109 men, while Kaushambi had 9,792 women and 282 men opting for the procedure. This stark contrast underscores the persistent imbalance in family planning responsibilities.
Conversely, the adoption of temporary family planning methods has shown positive trends. The Antara injectable contraceptive has seen increased usage in Prayagraj, with beneficiaries rising annually. Additionally, many women are utilizing post-partum Copper-T insertions and regular oral or weekly contraceptive pills, indicating a growing acceptance of non-permanent solutions.
