Contraceptives Conception – time after fertilization and before implantation Contra – prefix meaning “against” A contraceptive device prevents conception or fertilization from occurring. Also known as “birth control?”
5 Categories of Contraception: Behavioral Over-the-Counter Prescription Permanent Emergency Contraception
Behavioral Fertility-based methods Withdrawal Continuous breastfeeding Cannot have intercourse during the fertile time of the month Egg can live 12-24 hours however 48 is used Sperm can live in a woman’s body up to 5 days Withdrawal Continuous breastfeeding
Over-the-Counter Female Condom Condom Sponge Spermicide
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Female Condom Benefits: Disadvantages: higher failure rate Shared responsiblilty Protects against most STD Protects against pregnancy Can be inserted up to 8 hours before sex Disadvantages: higher failure rate expensive
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Sponge Contains spermicide Protects 24 hours/ must be left in 6 hrs No STI protection 84-89% Effective Rate
Spermicide Foam and Jellies
Spermicide 71-82% effective Recommend use with other methods Foam, jelly, cream No protection against STI’s or HIV
Prescription Oral contraceptives The patch The ring The implant Birth control pills The patch The ring The implant
Oral Contraceptives – “the pill”
NuvaRing
Nuva Ring Inserted and left in place for 3 weeks Does not prevent STI’s or HIV Fairly high rate
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Norplant
Implant Size of a matchstick Placed under the skin on the inner side of the arm 99 percent effective Can be effective for up to 3 years No protection from STI’s or HIV
Intrauterine devices – IUD’s
IUD Must be inserted by a doctor Effective for 5-12 years 99% effective in preventing pregnacy No protection from STI or HIV
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Diaphragm Cap inserted must be used with spermicide 84-94% effective Must be left in place for 6 hours
Cervical Cap Cervical Cap Diaphragm Illustrations copyright 2003 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com Cervical Cap Diaphragm
Cap 71-84% effective in preventing pregnacy Must be used with spermicide No protection from STI’s or HIV
Depo Provera Hormone injection Every 3 months
Injection $35.00-$75.00 per shot Lasts 3 months 97-99% effective No protection from STI’s or HIV
Permanent Tubal Ligation Vasectomy
Vasectomy
Tubal Ligation
ABSTINENCE! What is the best form of contraception available? It is 100% effective in preventing pregnancies It is 100% effective in preventing STI’s ( sexually transmitted infections)
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