Contraceptives Birth Control Protection against Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections

Abstinence No Sexual contact Pregnancy – 100% STIs – 100%

Withdraw –_______ the penis before ejaculation –63% effective when done perfectly –No protection against _______

Condoms Made of ____or another thin plastic Used with a spermicidal lubricant Pregnancy % (male) & 79-95% (female) STIs – Good protection

Dental Dam Used for _______Covers the external female genitals Prevents against some STDs/ STIs ______to be used during intercourse

Vaginal Spermicide A ____or ____ that is inserted into the vagina to kill sperm. Can be used with a condom (often male condoms come with a spermicide already on it) % effective against pregnancy -Does ____protect against STD/ STIs. -Costs about $8

Diaphram Used to cover the opening of the _____ Used with spermicide Pregnancy % STIs –______protection

Birth Control Pill 1 pill the same time each day Releases hormones to make your body “_____” it is pregnant Pregnancy – 92-97% STIs – None Cost – $15-25/month

Intra Uterine Device Inserted into the _______hormones like the birth control pill. 99% effective – _______ 0% effective – STIs $175-$500/ year

Rhythm Method Planning sexual intercourse around a woman’s monthly cycle as to have the least chance of pregnancy. –Shown to be very ineffective (15% effective) –No protection against STIs

Morning After Pill – Emergency Contraception A pill purchased at your pharmacy, Dr. office, or Planned Parenthood office up to 5 days (120 hours) after having uprotected sex or if you think your method didn’t work Costs can vary from $45-$80 Up to 89% effective

Sterilization ________ –Vas Deferens is cut or tied to block the flow of sperm out of the testes _______________ –Fallopian Tubes are either tied or cauterized to prevent the release of an egg.