1. Contraception

2. How it works?
no sexual intercourse
no pregnancy
protection against STI’s
Side effects
None?

3. Norplant®, small tubes containing progesterone are inserted in the arm
How it works?
Norplant®, small tubes containing progesterone are inserted in the arm
The hormones are released slowly
99% effective

4. Implants Side effects: Irregular bleeding Heavier periods
But its expensive!!!
$ /5 YEARS.
Removal fee: $
Works up to five years or until removed.

5. Male Condom How it works? Prevents sperm from reaching the cervix.
Protects against STI’s
80-90% effective
$ PER USE
Can break.
Need to plan ahead

6. Male Condom Side effects: Some people are sensitive to latex
It can break and result in sperm entering the vagina

7. prevents the egg from maturing and being released from the ovary.
How does it work?
Contains hormones (estrogen and progesterone) which trick the body into thinking you are pregnant
prevents the egg from maturing and being released from the ovary.
99% effective
$25-45 PER month
Must be taken daily
Does not protect against STI's.

8. Birth control pill Side effects:
nausea, breast tenderness, weight gain, increased appetite, mood swings, headaches.
DO NOT WRITE:
Serious side effects (rare): blood clots, liver disease, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease, migraine headaches.

9. It is a soft, rubber dome with a flexible rim.
How it works?
It is a soft, rubber dome with a flexible rim.
It forms a barrier to stop sperm from reaching the cervix.
Should always be used with spermicide
85% effective

10. Diaphragm
Side effects:
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal irritation

11. Two types of injections are now available:
1. Depo-Provera®
contains progesterone
2. Lunelle®
contains two hormones like the pill
99% effective for both
$30-65 every 3 months

12. One injection every 3 months Side effects:
How it works?
One injection every 3 months
Side effects:
Takes 6-24 months after last injection for fertility to return
Change in sex drive and appetite
Tender breasts

13. Two types: 1. a progesterone impregnated IUD (Progestasert®)
2. a copper T-shaped IUD (ParaGuard®).

14. IUD
How it works?
This device is inserted inside the uterus and prevents pregnancy by interfering with: sperm movement or implantation.
Copper-T IUD - 99% effective
Progesterone IUD - 97%

15. IUD Side effects: cramps, backache, spotting, heavy periods.
May have an increase risk for tubal pregnancy, PID, infertility.
Copper-T $ /10 years
Progesterone IUD $ /year
Fertility returns immediately upon removal.
Copper IUD needs to be changed only every 10 years; progesterone IUD needs changed yearly.
Does not protect against STD's.
Must be inserted by a health care professional.

16. How it works?
Forms a chemical barrier that either kills the sperm or makes them inactive.
Side effects:
Some people are sensitive/allergic to the spermicides

17. Also called "Morning After Pill". How it works?
It prevents implantation of a zygote
The estrogen/progesterone in the pill cause the lining to shed.
Must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.

18. Emergency contraceptive
Side effects:
nausea, vomiting, bleeding, breast tenderness, headache's.

19. How it works?
The vas deferens is cut and then tied or cauterized.
It prevents the sperm from being released from the testes

20. Male sterilization Side effects: Tenderness, which last for a few days
Permanent

21. How it works?
The oviduct is cut and either tied or cauterized
This prevents the egg from entering the uterus

22. Tubal Ligation Side effects: Takes 4-6 weeks to recover from surgery
More painful periods can occur
Permanent

23. Rhythm Method How it works?
A calendar is used to track the menstrual cycle and intercourse is avoided around ovulation
Side effects:
No STI protection
No very effective at preventing pregnancy