Number of women who become pregnant when using each method for a year: Effectiveness Number of women who become pregnant when using each method for a year: 1 in 15 1 in 20 1 in 50 1 in 100 1 in 2000 1 in 20000 Match the above answers to the methods. One of the answers has to be used twice.
Method Effectiveness Chemical methods: 1 in 100 Barrier methods: 1 in 15 Diaphragm Cap Male condom 1 in 50 Female condom 1 in 20 Natural method Permanent methods: 1 in 2000 Male sterilisation (vasectomy) Female sterilisation 1 in 20000
Side effects Several methods have no medical side effects – which ones ? With which methods do some women have some or all of these side effects ? Headaches, mood swings, weight gain, irregular bleeding
Method Effectiveness Chemical methods: Barrier methods: None Headaches, mood swings, weight gain, irregular bleeding Barrier methods: None Natural method Permanent methods: Cannot be reversed
Side effects With which methods is it recommended that if you want to become pregnant, then you should use another method of contraception for at least 3 normal periods before trying to become pregnant ?
No need to wait before a planned pregancy Method Effectiveness Chemical methods: Use another method of contraception for at least 3 normal periods before trying to become pregnant Barrier methods: No need to wait before a planned pregancy Natural method Permanent methods: Not an option !
Prevention of STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Several methods do not help to prevent the spread of STDs – which ones ? Which methods do help to prevent the spread of STDs ?
Some protection against STDs Natural method Permanent methods: Effectiveness Chemical methods: No protection against STDs Barrier methods: Some protection against STDs Natural method Permanent methods:
Convenience How convenient each method is subjective, depending on your own age, plans and opinions. Rate each method (or group of methods) on a 1 – 6 scale, with 1 being the most convenient and 6 the least convenient.