1. Contraceptives Part 1

3. 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
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4. Behavioral Method: Methods of contraception which rely on one or both partners altering their sexual behavior.

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. Summary

18. 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*
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