The use of traditional methods of family planning has increased in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over time. Although the family planning programs strive to improve modern contraceptive use, Traditional still contribute significantly to the overall contraceptive use. This brief highlights the reasons for this increase, whether it is by choice or due to inadequate family planning services, and ways to improve efficient traditional and modern methods use.

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