Transcript Available Birth Control Methods

Available Birth
Control Methods
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ABSTINENCE
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This is the total avoidance of sexual
activity.
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It carries a 0 (zero) percent chance of
getting pregnant.
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The mystery of Aspirine
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
–These artificial hormone pills
are taken daily to stop
ovaries from producing eggs.
–Chances of getting pregnant:
• less than 1% when taken
daily.
• 3% if you miss pill(s).
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
– Advantages:
• Simple and easy to use, without interfering with
sex.
• Usually makes periods regular, with less bleeding
and cramping.
• Decreases risk of ovarian cysts and some pelvic
infections.
• Protects against endometrial and ovarian cancer.
• Decreases osteoporosis risk.
• Some brands clear up acne.
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
– Disadvantages:
• Available only with prescription.
• Must remember to take pill every day.
• Slightly increases risk of blood clots, high blood
pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
• Should not be taken by women over 35 who
smoke.
• May cause changes in weight and mood.
• Might increase spotting and vaginal
infections
CONDOMS
– This is usually a rubber sock which fits
snuggly over the erect penis to catch the
man's sperm.
– Chances of getting pregnant:
• 3% when you use it correctly every time.
• 12% if you don't.
• less than 1% if used with sperm-killing foam every
time.
CONDOMS
–Advantages:
• Widely available without a
prescription.
• Easy to carry and to use, only
when needed.
• Can help protect against sexuallytransmitted diseases
• Cheap.
CONDOMS
–Disadvantages:
• Must always be put on during
sex… Not after….beggining
• Some men complain it reduces
sexual feelings.
• Certain condoms may irritate the
male or female genitals.
Depo-Provera
–This quarterly shot stops egg
from being released from
ovary and interferes with
sperm's ability to enter
womb.
–Chances of getting pregnant
are less than 1%.
Depo-Provera
–Advantages:
• Does not interfere with sex.
• Effect of single shot lasts 3
months.
• Safe to use while breastfeeding.
• Often decreases cramping and
bleeding during periods.
Depo-Provera
– Disadvantages:
• Periods usually become completely unpredictable,
including the total cessation of bleeding.
• You must get a shot every 3 months.
• It may be difficult to get pregnant for several
months after the shots are discontinued.
• You may have temporary weight gain, moodiness,
headaches, and/or dizziness.
• Not for women with liver or heart disease, breast
cancer, or blood clots.
Diaphragm
– This multiple-use, small, rubber cup fits
inside the vagina where it holds spermkilling jelly or cream over the opening of
the womb.
– Chances of getting pregnant:
• 6% when you use it correctly every time.
• 18% if you don't.
Diaphragm
–Advantages:
•Can be placed into vagina
up to 2 hours before having
sex.
•Necessary to use only
when needed.
Diaphragm
– Disadvantages:
• Available only by prescription after properly fitted by health
care provider.
• Increases bladder infections in some women.
• Failure to remove within 12 hours increases risk of Toxic
Shock Syndrome.
• Some find it difficult to insert and remove.
• Jelly or cream can be messy and may (rarely) irritate the
male or female genitals.
• The diaphragm must be left in place 6 to 8 hours after sex.
• Do not prevent STD´s
FOAM and SUPPOSITORIES
–Chances of getting
pregnant:
•6% when you use it
correctly every time.
•21% if you don't.
•less than 1% if used with
condom each time.
FOAM and SUPPOSITORIES
–Advantages:
•Available over-thecounter.
•Easy to carry and to use,
only when needed.
FOAM and SUPPOSITORIES
–Disadvantages:
• Must be put into vagina shortly
before having sex.
• Can be messy and may irritate
the male or female genitals
• Do not protect against STD´s
IUD (intrauterine device)
–A health care provider must
place inside the womb this small
device which causes any
fertilized egg to be aborted.
–Chances of getting pregnant are
1-2%.
IUD (intrauterine device)
–Advantages:
• Always in place.
• Does not interfere with sex.
• It´s only necessary to change
after 3 years
IUD (intrauterine device)
– Disadvantages:
• May cause increased bleeding and cramping during periods
and spotting between periods.
• It is necessary to be removed if you get pregnant.
• Should not be used by women who have multiple sexual
partners.
• Provides no protection against AIDS and other sexuallytransmitted diseases.
• Chance of pelvic infection is increased.
• Tubal pregnancy risk is increased.
• Very rarely can poke a hole in the womb during or long after
placement.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
– Avoid sexual intercourse during fertile days of
the menstrual cycle.
– Chances of getting pregnant:
• 1-9% if very careful and very regular every month.
• 20-50%% if you aren't.
Natural Family Planning
– Advantages:
• Approved for married couples by all
religious groups.
• Very inexpensive.
• May improve couple's cooperation and
communication.
• No delay when ready to become pregnant
Natural Family Planning
–Disadvantages:
• Body temperature and vaginal mucus
must be tested every day.
• Doesn't work if periods are not
predictably regular.
• Sexual partner must be completely
cooperative.
• Special teaching required.
NORPLANT
–These slim, hormone-filled
capsules, placed under the skin by
a health care provider, stop egg
from being released from ovary and
interfere with sperm's ability to enter
womb.
–Chances of getting pregnant are
less than 1%.
Norplant
–Advantages:
• Always in place and does not
interfere with sex.
• Effective for 5 years
• Can be removed when ready to
become pregnant
Norplant
– Disadvantages:
• Periods often become completely
unpredictable, including the total cessation
of bleeding.
• The initial cost may be as much as $650.
• “Minor” surgery is necessary to place and
remove.
• Not for women with liver or heart disease,
breast cancer, or blood clots.
SPONGE
– This single-use, small, soft sponge fits inside
the vagina where it covers the opening of the
womb to block, absorb, and kill sperm.
– Chances of getting pregnant:
If you have never been pregnant:
• 9% when you use it correctly every time.
• 18% if you don't.
• If you have had children:
• 20% when you use it correctly every time.
• 36% if you don't.
Sponge
–Advantages:
• Widely available without a
prescription.
• Easy to carry and to use, only when
needed.
• Can be inserted several hours before
sex and left in place for up to 24
hours.
Sponge
– Disadvantages:
• Some women find it hard to remove and can tear
sponge.
• Can make intercourse dry and may irritate the
male or female genitals.
• Slightly increases risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome,
especially if used during period.
• May increase chances of vaginal infections.
• Risk of pregnancy is too high for women who have
had children.
• Does not protect against AIDS and other STD´s
STERILIZATION
–An operation for men and women
which permanently makes it
impossible to have a baby. A
vasectomy is much safer than a
tubal ligation.
–Chances of getting pregnant are
0.1% (1 in 1,000).
Sterilization
–Advantages:
• No other birth control method will
ever be needed (except for
protection against sexuallytransmitted diseases).
• Does not physically affect sexual
ability or desire.
Sterilization
–Disadvantages:
• You cannot later change your
mind because sterilization is
permanent
• Some exceptions could exists
depending of techniques used by
the surgeon.
Hormone Patche
Just Once a Week...
Convenient to use...
It can be used either on the first day of the period, or on the first Sunday after the
period starts. It should change the patch on the same day each week. The time of
day that is changed it does not matter.
Flexible to wear...
It is possible pick one of four places on your body to wear your patch: It can wear the
patch in a different place each week.
Living with the patche:
You can swim, exercise, bathe, shower, and wear the patch in warm, humid
conditions. And because it's so thin, you can easily wear it under your clothes.
Simple to stop...
When you are ready to have a baby, talk with your healthcare professional about
stopping ORTHO EVRA. As with other birth control methods, there may be some
delay in becoming pregnant after you stop using ORTHO EVRA. This is especially
true if your periods were irregular before you started using ORTHO EVRA. You may
want to wait until your periods become more regular after you stop using ORTHO
EVRA before trying to become pregnant.
Methods who are NOT safe
• WithdrawalA small amount of semen escapes
from the penis prior to ejaculation. Withdrawal
does not work because millions of sperm can be
in the small amount that escapes.
• Rhythm: Remember, ovulation occurs 14 days
BEFORE the period. If you are only counting
days, it's like playing roulette. It matters if you
are a day off. Remember sperm live for up to
FIVE DAYS.
• Intercourse during Menstruation If you have
a long period and a short cycle, you can be
ovulating at the end of your period. Not safe.
Methods who are not methods
• The First Time Right - and birds don't fly.
• Standing up immediately after sex A chemical
attraction stronger than gravity is at work
here. Sorry, standing doesn't make it.
• Praying Prayer works for many things - pregnancy
prevention isn't one of them.
• Douching with Pepsi, Coke, etc."The Pause that
Refreshes®", "The Real Thing®", and others may
quench your thirst, but don't expect their secret
formula to keep you from getting pregnant.
• Nothing, Good Luck: Doing nothing gives you an
85% chance of getting pregnant!!!
• Remember…
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Sometimes sex could be safe
Sometimes could be fun
Sometimes could be satisfactory
Sometimes could be a problem…