1. CONTRACEPTION

2. Reasons people have unplanned pregnancies….

3. Keys to pregnancy prevention:
Knowing how _________ occurs
______________ with partner
Access to ___________
Deciding on ______ method

4. The best method of contraception is the one used __________ and __________

5. Choosing a method: __________ ________ prevention __________
Ease of use
Rx vs OTC
Confidentiality
Personal __________
________ prevention
Future fertility
__________
Safety
Non- contraceptive benefits
Other considerations

6. The Methods….

7. __________ __________ % effective STI/HIV prevention Nothing to buy
Safe
Need alternate way to satisfy desire for pleasure/intimacy
Need for ________ method
Requires commitment & communication

8. __________ method ____% effective No protection against pregnancy
Nothing to purchase
No interrupting spontaneity
No protection against pregnancy
No prevention of STI/HIV

9. Withdrawal Effectiveness varies Nothing to purchase
Good as last resort
No STI/HIV prevention
May affect pleasure
Requires commitment and great control
Pre- ejaculate NOT controllable - contains sperm and possible STI/HIV

10. Male condom _______% effective __________ STI/HIV prevention
Inexpensive
Male involvement
New types designed to enhance pleasure
May leak or break if used incorrectly
May interfere w/spontaneity
Possible allergy to latex (__________ available)
No __________

11. Female condom _____ % effective Requires comfort/familiarity with body
Good STI/HIV prevention
No _______
Can be inserted prior to intercourse
Requires comfort/familiarity with body
May become dislodged
May be _________ to find in stores

12. Oral Contraceptive Pills
95-99% effective
Reduces menstrual discomfort
Helps protect against ovarian cysts
Newer pills have less side effects
Must remember daily
Not suitable for all
By Rx only
Possible side effects
No STI/HIV prevention

13. Emergency Contraception Pills
Up to _____% effective*
Can be used up to ____ hours _____ intercourse
Good for emergency situations
Safe even for women who can not use daily OCPs
Not for regular use
No STI/HIV prevention
May cause __________
Need ____

14. Injectables (Depo Provera, Lunelle)
___+% effective
______ months continuous protection
Nothing to remember ________ or at time of intercourse
Must be ________ by healthcare provider
May alter menses
No STI/HIV prevention
Longer return to ______

15. The Patch _____ % effective
Small adhesive patch worn for _____ weeks of cycle*
______________ absorbed through skin
Similar to ______ in side effects
Stays on even if ______
Nothing to remember each day
Adhesive may be irritating to some
No STI/HIV protection

16. The PATCH
                                                                                 

17. ________ % effective
___” flexible ring inserted in vagina
Ring contains ________ to suppress ovulation
Worn ____ weeks of cycle
Nothing to remember daily
Most partners not bothered by ring
No protection against STIs/HIV
One size fits _____

18. Implants (Norplant*, etc)
_____+% effective
Continuous protection up to _____ years*
Nothing to remember
__________ up front
Minor surgical procedure to insert/remove
May be ________ by others
Possible side effects
May be hard to find provider

19. Norplant ®
      
                                                            
    
                                                                         

20. Spermicides ___________% effective Available _______
May provide additional lubrication
Can be used in combination with other ________ to increase protection
Must insert close to time of intercourse
Some people _________
Can be messy
Irritation can _________ chance of STI/HIV

21. Sponge ____________% effective OTC
Can be inserted _________ to intercourse
One sponge protects for __________ acts of intercourse (within 24 hours)
Requires comfort and/or familiarity with body
Limited STI protection

22. Diaphragm/Cervical Cap
_______ % effective
Allows _______ acts of intercourse (with more spermicide)
Can be inserted _____ to intercourse
High level of body _________ needed
Must be fitted by ___________
May be difficult to insert

23. Cervical Cap vs. Diaphragm

24. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
______+% effective
________________ device placed in uterus
Prevents fertilization / ________________
______ years protection
Nothing to do at time of intercourse
Must be inserted by healthcare provider
Risks rare, but could include permanent __________
If infected with STI, can be ______________
Recommended for women with one or more children

26. IUD
Intrauterine Device

27. Fertility Awareness Methods
________% effective
Nothing to purchase
Permitted by some groups that prohibit use of other methods
_____ side effects
Requires training by healthcare provider
Daily charting of __________, _______ mucous
Abstinence needed during ______ times
No STI/HIV prevention

28. Sterilization _____+% effective ______________ Nothing to remember
Requires surgery
Non reversible
No STI/HIV prevention
Usually available only to adults who have at least one child or who have health problems

29. Finding the right method for YOU requires careful consideration
(fortunately, help is available…)

30. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only 100% way to prevent pregnancy.
Note:
For people who do have sexual intercourse there are many safe, effective ways to prevent pregnancy, but they are not a guarantee.

31. How can I find out more? Parent/guardian Teacher/counselor
School nurse
Healthcare provider
Planned Parenthood

32. More Resources PP Clinic - 575 Main Street, Hackensack
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