Contraception

Contraception What does it mean? Against conception The ability to not having a baby

Criteria for choosing Know yourself Costs Sexual habits Age Effectiveness Comfort level

Methods of Contraception and Birth Control Abstinence ◦ Choosing not to have intercourse ◦ 100 % effective against STD’s ◦ 100% effective against pregnancy

Natural Couple knows and honors the woman’s cycle IE. Breastfeeding-Theoretically, With-drawl How effective? NOT VERY

Spermicidal Kills sperm IE: Foam, wax bullet, film, jelly

Barrier Physical barrier IE: Diaphragm, sponge, male and female condoms

Hormonal Combination of estrogen and progestin (some progestin only) Inhibits ovulation Thickens the cervical mucous Changes the lining of the uterus to inhibit implantation of the fertilized ovum IE: Shot Pill Implants IE: Nuva Ring

Surgical/Sterilization For Women ◦ Tubal ligations  Cut and seal the fallopian tubes ◦ Hysterectomy  Removal of the uterus For Men ◦ Vasectomy  Vas deferens are cut and sealed