What outcome does contraception aim to achieve?

Contraception primarily aims to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This is achieved through various methods such as hormonal pills, condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and more. The primary function of these methods is to regulate reproductive timing and prevent fertilization during sexual intercourse, thereby allowing individuals or couples to decide when they wish to conceive.

While contraception can indeed support family planning and promote sexual health, the foremost objective is to give people control over their reproductive choices and prevent pregnancies that are not desired, which directly links to personal, social, and economic factors involved in family planning. The option focusing on increasing the birth rate shifts the emphasis towards reproduction rather than prevention, which does not align with the core goal of contraception.