CONTRACEPTION

THE BIZARRE HISTORY OF CONTRACEPTION

Contraception used to consist of drinking urine

eating animal parts,

Drinking olive oil, ginger, tobacco juice,

Eating crocodile dung, dried testicles of a weasel, or earwax of a mule

ContraceptionBarrier Method - a form of contraception that prevents the sperm from entering the vagina or kills the sperm before it enters the uterus. Prevents some STI transmission and pregnancy.

Hormonal Method- a form of contraception that introduces hormones (Estrogen / progesterone) into a woman’s body preventing ovulation. Only prevents pregnancy NOT STI’s

Sterilization / Permanent-preventing/removing vital parts of the reproductive system (cant work correctly)

Contraceptive (Cont…)There are other types of birth control that do not fall into the three main categories.

We will simply call these (Other)

BarrierCondomCervical CapDiaphragm*Spermicides

HormonalThe Pill

The PatchNuvaRing

LunelleDeproProvera

ImplantsIUD

SterilizationTubal Ligation

Vasectomy

OtherFertility

AwarenessWithdrawl

IUD

Choosing a method

PRICE

EFFECTIVENESS

EASE OF USE – COMFORT LEVEL

PRESCRIPTION

MEDICAL HISTORY

FREQUENCY OF USE

AbstinenceMaking the decision to wait until you are truly ready for a sexual relationship

Abstaining means not engaging in any sexual relations

This is the only method that is “FOOL PROOF” for effectiveness and STD protection

The best way to avoid a teen pregnancy and STI

100% Effective

Spermicides

They come in many forms: foams, gels, film

Placed inside vagina to cover cervix and kill sperm

Work well in combination with male condoms

80 - 70% Effective(other)

Withdrawal

Unprotected sex in which ejaculation occurs outside of the vagina

“Pulling Out”

90 - 70% Effective

Fertility awareness

No sex during ovulation

Uses calendar to keep track of when the female is most fertile

Also called rhythm method

75% Effective

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/fertility-awareness-4217.htm

IUD

Intra Uterine Device

Object placed in the uterus to prevent fertilization

Checked by females periodically (feel for

string)

99% Effective(Other)

mirena

Modified version of the IUD

Can be left in for 5 years

Uses the hormone Progesterone

The pillKnown as oral contraceptives

A hormone tablet is taken daily to prevent ovulation

No protection from STD’s

Tricks the body into thinking it is pregnantHormonal Method

90 - 99% Effective

The Patch

1 ¾ inch patch worn for a week

This contains estrogen and progesterone

Hormonal Method

90 - 99% Effective

Nuvaring2 inch circle laced in hormones that is placed against the cervix for 3 weeks at a time

The ring is removed during menstruationHormonal Method

90 - 99% Effective

Depo Provera

A hormone injection every 3 months to prevent ovulation

No protection against STD’s

A shot of progesterone that a Doctor must inject every 3 months

94 - 99% EffectiveHormonalMethod

Norplant

6 silicon rods are placed under the skin in the female’s upper arm

They time release hormones to prevent ovulation for 5 years

Norplant cost about $500 to $800 dollars

99% Effective

Male condom

Latex sperm barrier that fits over the penis

It is very effective when used and stored properly

May provide great protection from STD’s

Compared to other methods98 - 80% Effective (98% perfect use)

Barrier Method

Comparing the 2 condoms

Female condom

Sperm Barrier/ comes with spermicide

The closed end fits against the cervix with the open end at the entrance to the vagina

95 - 79% Effective(95% perfect use)(Barrier Method)

Diaphragm

Dome shaped rubber bowl

A sperm barrier is filled with jelly or spermicide and placed against the cervix

It must stay in at least 6 to 8 hours after sex

80 - 90% Effective(Barrier Method)

Cervical cap

This is basically the same as the diaphragm only smaller

It is easier to get in, but sometimes harder to get out

70 - 85% Effective(Barrier Method)

vasectomy

Vas Deferens are cut and tied, clamped, or cut and burned so that there is no sperm or semen

99% EffectivePermanent

Tubal Ligation

Fallopian tubes are cut and tied, clamped, or cut and burned so that no eggs can reach the uterus

99% EffectivePermanent

Plan B (Morning After Pill)

The Morning After Pill is takenWithin three days of intercourse

It does not allow an egg to attachBy causing menstruation to occur

This pill causes a drastic increase inProgesterone, and is not considered

A form of contraception

Up to 89% EffectiveHormonal

http://www.go2planb.com/

Can be purchased if You are over 17

RU 486 (Abortion Pill)

Taken once egg is implanted into endometrium (Up to 7 weeks with 92% success

Forces endometrium to be shed

Some women have died from this type of medical abortion

http://www.ru486facts.org/index.cfm?page=whatto