1. CONTRACEPTION

2. THE BIZARRE HISTORY OF CONTRACEPTION

3. Contraception used to consist of drinking urine
eating animal parts,
Drinking olive oil, ginger, tobacco juice,
Eating crocodile dung, dried testicles of a weasel, or earwax of a mule

4. Contraception
Barrier Method - a form of contraception that prevents the sperm from entering the vagina or kills the sperm before it enters the uterus. Prevents some STI transmission and pregnancy.
Hormonal Method- a form of contraception that introduces hormones (Estrogen / progesterone) into a woman’s body preventing ovulation. Only prevents pregnancy NOT STI’s
Sterilization / Permanent-preventing/removing vital parts of the reproductive system (cant work correctly)

5. Contraceptive (Cont…)
There are other types of birth control that do not fall into the three main categories. We will simply call these (Other)
Hormonal
The Pill
The Patch
NuvaRing
Lunelle
DeproProvera
Implants
IUD
Sterilization
Tubal Ligation
Vasectomy
Barrier
Condom
Cervical Cap
Diaphragm
*Spermicides
Other
Fertility Awareness
Withdrawl
IUD

6. Choosing a method PRICE EFFECTIVENESS EASE OF USE – COMFORT LEVEL
PRESCRIPTION
MEDICAL HISTORY
FREQUENCY OF USE

7. Abstinence
This is the only method that is “FOOL PROOF” for effectiveness and STD protection
The best way to avoid a teen pregnancy and STI
Making the decision to wait until you are truly ready for a sexual relationship
Abstaining means not engaging in any sexual relations
100% Effective

8. Spermicides 80 - 70% Effective (other)
They come in many forms: foams, gels, film
Placed inside vagina to cover cervix and kill sperm
Work well in combination with male condoms

9. Withdrawal
Unprotected sex in which ejaculation occurs outside of the vagina
“Pulling Out”
% Effective

10. Fertility awareness No sex during ovulation
Uses calendar to keep track of when the female is most fertile
Also called rhythm method
75% Effective

11. IUD Intra Uterine Device
99% Effective
(Other)
Intra Uterine Device
Object placed in the uterus to prevent fertilization
Checked by females
periodically (feel for string)

12. mirena Modified version of the IUD Can be left in for 5 years
Uses the hormone Progesterone

13. The pill Known as oral contraceptives
A hormone tablet is taken daily to prevent ovulation
No protection from STD’s
Tricks the body into thinking it is pregnant
Hormonal Method %
Effective

14. The Patch 1 ¾ inch patch worn for a week
This contains estrogen and progesterone
Hormonal Method
% Effective

15. Nuvaring
2 inch circle laced in hormones that is placed against the cervix for 3 weeks at a time
The ring is removed during menstruation
Hormonal Method
% Effective

16. Depo Provera A hormone injection every 3 months to prevent ovulation
No protection against STD’s
A shot of progesterone that a Doctor must inject every 3 months
% Effective
Hormonal
Method

17. Norplant
99% Effective
6 silicon rods are placed under the skin in the female’s upper arm
They time release hormones to prevent ovulation for 5 years
Norplant cost about $500 to $800 dollars

18. 98 - 80% Effective (98% perfect use)
Male condom
Latex sperm barrier that fits over the penis
It is very effective when used and stored properly
May provide great protection from STD’s
Compared to other methods
% Effective (98% perfect use)
Barrier Method

19. Comparing the 2 condoms

20. Female condom Sperm Barrier/ comes with spermicide
The closed end fits against the cervix with the open end at the entrance to the vagina
% Effective
(95% perfect use)
(Barrier Method)

21. Diaphragm Dome shaped rubber bowl
A sperm barrier is filled with jelly or spermicide and placed against the cervix
It must stay in at least 6 to 8 hours after sex
% Effective
(Barrier Method)

22. Cervical cap This is basically the same as the diaphragm only smaller
It is easier to get in, but sometimes harder to get out
% Effective
(Barrier Method)

23. vasectomy
Vas Deferens are cut and tied, clamped, or cut and burned so that there is no sperm or semen
99% Effective
Permanent

24. Tubal Ligation
Fallopian tubes are cut and tied, clamped, or cut and burned so that no eggs can reach the uterus
99% Effective
Permanent

25. Plan B (Morning After Pill)
Up to 89% Effective
Hormonal
The Morning After Pill is taken
Within three days of intercourse
It does not allow an egg to attach
By causing menstruation to occur
This pill causes a drastic increase in
Progesterone, and is not considered
A form of contraception
Can be purchased if
You are over 17

26. RU 486 (Abortion Pill)
Taken once egg is implanted into endometrium (Up to 7 weeks with 92% success
Forces endometrium to be shed
Some women have died from this type of medical abortion