CONTRACEPTIVES Mrs. S. Jackson La Serna High School
TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES Behavioral Methods Barrier Methods Hormone Methods Surgical Methods
Behavioral methods include -
ABSTINENCE Advantages No prescription 100% effective No STD’s No side-effects You’re in control Disadvantages ???????
Rhythm Method (predicting fertility) Advantages No prescription Natural No devices Disadvantages Takes a lot of work and planning No STD prevention Takes a lot of time
WITHDRAWAL Advantages No prescription Natural No devices Disadvantages Not effective No STD prevention Pre-ejaculatory fluid could cause pregnancy
Barrier methods include -
Condom Advantages No prescription Inexpensive Protects against some STDs Highly effective when used correctly Disadvantages Not 100 % effective (breakage, expired condoms, condoms damaged) Put on/take off Little protection against Herpes or HPV
Diaphragm/cervical cap Advantages 65-85% effective Can be placed ahead of time Disadvantages No STD protection Put on/take out properly Need Dr. to order it
Female Condom Advantages No prescription More effective than male condom Prevents some STDs Disadvantages More expensive than male condoms Not widely used
Sponge Advantages No prescription 90% effective Once inserted good for 24 hours Disadvantages More expensive Some allergic to spermicide Put in/take out No STD protection
Hormone Methods include-
The Pill Advantages 95-99% effective No interruptions No devices Disadvantages No STD protection Side effects Take everyday Need prescription
Depo-provera Advantages 95-99% effective No interruptions/one shot lasts 3 months No devices Can help w/heavy periods Disadvantages No STD protection Side effects May delay fertility after discontinued use Need prescription
The Patch Advantages 95-99% effective No interruptions No pill to take daily/apply one, new patch every week Disadvantages No STD protection Possible skin reaction/vision changes Not effective for women over 198 lbs Need prescription
The Ring Advantages 95-99% effective No interruptions No pill to take daily/insert new ring once a month Disadvantages No STD protection Vaginal irritation and infection Increased vaginal discharge Need prescription
Emergency Contraceptives (Morning-After Pill) Advantages 75%-89% effective Best when used within 48 hours of unprotected sex Disadvantages No STD protection Can make you sick
Surgical Methods include-
IUD – Intra-uterine Device Advantages Effective long term protection No interruptions No pill to take Disadvantages No STD protection Possible serious side effects Need prescription
Tubal Sterilization Advantages Permanent protection 99% effective No pill to take Disadvantages No STD protection Requires surgery Ectopic pregnancy risk
Vasectomy Advantages Permanent protection 99% effective No effect on masculinity Disadvantages No STD protection Simple surgery Not effective immediately
REMEMBER ABSTINENCE is the 100% safe effective measure against contracting an STD and/or becoming pregnant.