Birth Control

 List 10 methods of birth control you can think of  Next to each method write next to it if it is “over the counter” or a prescription based method

To have SexTo NOT have Sex No birth controlUse birth control Pregnancy Abortion Adoption Parent

 Prevent Pregnancy  Certain methods will also prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections  Certain methods regulate a female’s menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual symptoms

 Barrier Method  Hormonal Method  Behavioral Method

& Over the CounterPrescription

 Condoms (M & F)  Diaphragm  Cervical Cap  Sponge  Essure  Spermicide *  Sterilization  Vasectomy  Tubal Ligation

 Inter Uterine Device  Implant  Injection  Birth Control Pills  Patch  Ring  Emergency Contraception Pill

 Abstinence  Withdrawal  Fertility Awareness  Cervical Mucous Test  Basal Body Temperature  Rhythm/Calandar

Perfect use is the effectiveness rate the method is designed to give by the manufacturer. Typical use is the rate at which consumers use the product, due to human error. Example: Male Condom  Perfect Use 98% Typical Use 85%

 Refraining from sexual activity – MOST effective

 Surgically cutting or blocking the tubes  Female – Fallopian Tubes  Male – Vas Deferens

 Implants inside each Fallopian Tube

 Alters uterus

 Small rod inserted under skin on the inside of the upper arm

 Hormonal shot given 3x a year

 Hormones taken orally daily

 Hormones absorbed through the skin – replaced weekly

 Hormones dispensed from a plastic ring that sits in the vaginal canal for 3 weeks

 Latex, animal skin, or polyurethane barrier worn over the erect penis during intercourse

 Polyurethane condom placed inside the vaginal canal for intercourse

 Knowing the body and indentifying the most fertile days in a menstrual cycle  Cervical Mucous Test  Basal Body Temperature Test  Rhythm/Calendar Method

 Fitted rubber cup that fits over the cervix

 Fitted rubber cup that fits snuggly over the cervix

 Removing the penis prior to ejaculation

 Polyurethane method submerged in spermicide that is placed over the cervix

 Chemical that kills sperm cells on contact

 1 or 2 pills taken after unprotected sex. This DOES NOT terminate a pregnancy.

 Using no protection

 Am I comfortable using this method?  Will I remember to use it every time?  Do I know how to use it the right way?  Do I know how effective it is?  Do I feel OK with that level of protection?  Am I certain my partner will use this method?  Can I afford it?  Does this method require a prescription?  Will I enjoy sex if I use this method?  Do I need more information about this method?  Does it fit w/in my beliefs, religion, culture?  Does it protect against STIs?

Do Now: Move into groups of 4 or 5 and attach your desks together.