1. Contraception Why is this an important issue?

2. What is it? What is contraception? – ________________________________________________________ Why is it important to learn about contraception? – ________________________________________________________

3. Methods of Birth Control Abstinence is the only _____ way to avoid pregnancy – Abstinence is ________________________________ – _______ method of preventing the contraction STDs/HIV Barrier: ____________________________________ Condom plus another method – condoms with a hormonal method, nobody has studied the effectiveness of combining two methods but it would be higher than either alone and it would also reduce STD risk Hormonal: the pill, the patch, the vaginal ring, the shot (Depo-Provera), the implant (Implanon) – ________________________________________________________ – Depo (Depo-Provera, the shot) is typically ______ effective – The pill is typically _____ effective

4. Methods of Contraception (CONT) Plan B - emergency contraceptive – Available over-the-counter for consumers ___________. A prescription is needed for women ___________. Spermicides: __________________________

5. Contraception Myths The suggestion that douching with any substance following intercourse works as a contraceptive Females cannot become pregnant as a result of the first time she engages in sexual intercourse Having sex in a hot tub prevents pregnancy Urinating after sex prevents pregnancy Toothpaste may be used as an effective contraceptive

6. Contraception: Religious views Roman Catholic Church accepts ___________________________ Protestants maintain a wide range of views from allowing ________________________ Judaism range from stricter Orthodox sect to the more relaxed Reformed sect In Islam, contraceptives are allowed if they _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __