Abstinence is the one and only 100% effective. Pregnancy Prevention Abstinence is the one and only 100% effective.

Different types of prevention: Natural Family Planning Barrier Methods Hormonal Methods Permanent Birth Control Method Emergency Contraception

Natural Planning This method is when you do not have sex on the days you are most fertile This method also requires you to record your body temperature

Barrier Method Contraceptive Sponge Made out of polyurethane foam and contains spermicide Only one kind sold in the U.S. Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, and Cervical Shield The diaphragm and cervical cap will require a doctor’s appt. All three must be left in 6-8 hours after sex Female Condom Male Condom Lubricated and non lubricated Oil lubricated can weaken and break

Hormonal Method Oral contraceptives-”the pill” Contains hormones estrogen and progestin Taken daily to prevent ovaries from releasing egg Many types available Can be taken for other health issues (acne)

Hormonal Con’t The Patch-Ortho Evra Shot/Injection-Depo-Provera a skin patch worn on body Releases the hormones progestin and estrogen New patch every 3 weeks Shot/Injection-Depo-Provera A shot every 3 months After 2 yrs. in a row it can cause loss of bone density Vaginal ring-NuvaRing Worn every 3 weeks

Implantable Rod *devices that are inserted into the body and left in place for a few years Implantable rod Matchstick-size, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm Releases progestin (causing change in lining of uterus) Effective up to 3 yrs.

Implantable con’t Intrauterine devices (IUDs) copper Hormonal IUD Releases a small amount of copper into the uterus Can stay in the uterus for 5-10yrs. Hormonal IUD Releases progestin into the uterus which prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg and causes the cervical mucus to thicken so sperm cannot reach the egg It can stay in the uterus for up to 5yrs.

Permanent birth control methods Sterilization implant Essure is the first non-surgical method of sterilizing women. Causes scar tissue built up in fallopian tubes Surgical sterilization Women=tubes tied (fallopian tube) Men=vasectomy (cut the vas deference)

Emergency Contraceptive The “Morning After” pill Need to take within 72 hours 18 and older can get over the counter Under 18, need doctor’s prescription Intense flu like side effects