How many Mexicans have had a vasectomy at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)?
Family planning is important to provide the greatest benefits to its members, and in this regard, vasectomy is a procedure that can help achieve this goal.
To inform the public about the different family planning methods, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has an easily accessible QR code, as well as guidance in Family Medicine Units (UMF) through brochures, talks, bulletin boards, and flip charts.
Question: How much water will Lake Chapala hold this season?In the context of International Family Planning Day, Dr. Guadalupe Mendoza Vázquez, Medical Programs Coordinator at the Medical Benefits Directorate (DPM), highlighted the importance of promoting contraceptive methods and their benefits in preventing unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .
"To raise awareness among young people and adolescents about the importance of making informed and responsible decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health, guaranteeing the free exercise of sexual and reproductive rights," she said.
Check out: Heavy rains are expected in these parts of the country today, Saturday.The specialist reported that Social Security has a Family Planning Program and a specific program for young people, JuvenIMSS, which includes counseling, distribution of brochures, contraceptive methods, and education on sexual and reproductive health, in addition to the national PrevenIMSS strategy.
It also holds Reproductive Health Days, No-Scalpel Vasectomies in commemoration of "Father's Day" on the third Sunday of June, and World Vasectomy Day in November .
Don't miss: Light rain on Saturday in Guadalajara this afternoon.Dr. Mendoza Vázquez reported that In 2024, the population of childbearing age underwent 22,212 vasectomies, 93,151 Bilateral Tubal Occlusion (BTO) procedures, 403,141 hormonal treatments, and 152,349 Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Social Security. , among other measures.
"At the IMSS, the health personnel responsible for teaching and promoting family planning include the health team, primarily the Family Doctor, the Family Planning Doctor, the Family Medicine Specialist Nurse, and the Maternal and Child Nurse, who offer information and guidance on contraceptive methods, as well as the support and follow-up necessary for informed choice and proper use," he indicated.
Read: These are the 3 priority areas for housing recovery in Tlajomulco.She noted that the Social Work staff also provides guidance and access to family planning services, especially regarding issues related to social context and access to information.
The specialist called on the general population to go to a UMF or a second or third level care hospital to receive, through medical or paramedical personnel, guidance and information that will allow them to make free, responsible, and informed decisions regarding their reproductive health .
Also: This is how "Narda" took the life of a man in Tlaquepaque“Making informed decisions empowers you! Go to your nearest health center. Choose your well-being, choose your future!” she said.
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