Contraceptives Part 1

Contraceptives Part 1 Target: I will be able to list the contraceptive methods in their order of effectiveness. Types of contraceptive methods: Hormonal Synthetic hormones in the woman’s system to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucous, or prevent a fertilized egg from implanting. Barrier Method Contraceptives that block the meeting of egg and sperm by a physical or chemical barrier Pg. 37

Behavioral Method: Methods of contraception which rely on one or both partners altering their sexual behavior.

Surgical Method: Surgical procedure which alters a reproductive system permanently to prevent pregnancy

Types of Contraceptives: Implants: A thin, flexible tube inserted under the skin of the arm which releases hormones

Name Type STI Protection Use Effective Frequency of Use Abstinence Implant (Implanon) No oral, anal, or vaginal penetration 100% with perfect use N/A Behavioral Yes 99.98% Replaced every 3 years Inserted under skin of arm Hormonal No

Intra Uterine Device (IUD): Small T-shaped devices made of flexible plastic inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy by affecting the way sperm moves

Vasectomy: The surgical cutting and sealing of part of each vas deferens

Name Type STI Protection Use Effective Frequency of Use Intra Uterine Device (IUD) Vasectomy Inserted by physician into vagina 99.9% Copper T (every 12 years), Mirena (every 5 years) Hormonal No 99.98% Done once- must use backup method for 1 month after Cutting the Vas Deferens Surgical No

Tubal Ligation: the surgical cutting and tying of the fallopian tubes

Shot (Depo Provera): Injection of a hormone which prevents pregnancy for 3 months If you are 2 or more weeks late getting your shot and have had sex, your doctor may ask you to take a pregnancy test before getting your next dose.

99.8% perfect use, 94% typical use Name Type STI Protection Use Effective Frequency of Use Tubal Ligation The Shot (Depo-Provera) Sealing the fallopian tubes Done once- no backup method necessary Surgical No 99.8% Effective 24 hours after shot. 99.8% perfect use, 94% typical use Injected every 12 weeks (3 months) No Hormonal

Oral- Birth Control Pills: a medication which keeps eggs from leaving the ovaries and thickens cervical mucous. Taken every day at the same time regardless of how often you have sex Takes at least 1 week to become effective If you forget to take 1, take both the next day and use back up for the rest of the month

Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring): Small flexible ring inserted in the vagina once a month that prevents ovulation  

Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring) 3 weeks active pills, 1 week reminder pills Name Type STI Protection Use Effective Frequency of Use Oral Pills   Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring) 3 weeks active pills, 1 week reminder pills 99.7% perfect use, 91% typical use Taken daily at the same time Hormonal No Inserted in vagina for 3 weeks; 1 week without Inserted every 4 weeks 99.7% perfect use, 91% typical use Hormonal No

Summary  

Which Contraceptives are Best? Draw pictures or a concept map to help you remember each of the types contraceptives you learned today- in order of effectiveness from most to least effective. (Abstinence, Implant, IUD, Vasectomy, Tubal Ligation, The Shot, Oral Pills, Vaginal Ring) * If any also prevent against STIs be sure to show that! *Use a minimum of 4 colors* Pg. 36