Birth Control Methods

WITHdrawl method

25 OUT OF 100 PEOPLE PRACTICING THE PULL OUT METHOD WILL BECOME PREGNANT

-Withdrawl method should not be

called a form of birth control

-NO PROTECTION AGAINST STI'S

- 72-75% Effective with typical use

ProS:

HORMONAL METHODS

*Can be removed and become fertile soon there after

*stays for 3 years

IMPLANON

ConS:

*Small incision

*bruising

*hormones

ANTIBIOTICS WARNING:

-99% Effective with perfect and typical use

-A matchstick-sized rod that is inserted in the arm to prevent pregnancy

-Works by slowly releasing the hormone progestin into bloodstream, suppresses ovulation.

-Cost: $$-$$$ (typically covered by insurances, provider can insert)

FERTILITY CHARTING

METHOD

HORMONAL METHODS

ProS:

HORMONAL METHODS

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

Tubal Ligation

& Vasectomy

*Long term 3-10 years

*can be non-hormonal

IUD'S: COPPER, HORMONAL (Paraguard and Skyla)

ConS:

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A woman can track her chart to see when she's ovulating and abstain from having sex during that time.

*Can increase bleading temporarily

*Hormonal

Tubal Ligation: Almost 100% effective

Vasectomy: Almost 100% effective

-Pregnancy can be decreased by 75-89 %

when used within 5 days after a risk.

-Works by preventing an egg from releasing down the fallopian tube. Contains levonorgestrel.

-PREVENTS pregnancy from happening,

not an abortion pill, will not terminate.

-Cost: $25-50

-99% Effective with perfect and typical use

-Works by making the uterus an unfavorable environment for sperm, affects sperm swimming

-Releases the hormone progesterone into the body.

-Cost: $$-$$$$ (must have implanted in office visit, can be costly upfront but can last up to 10 years, covered by insurances)

-known as "natural family planning"

-must know ovulation date and track fertile days before and after

-patterns may not be the same each month

-NO STI PROTECTION!!!

ProS:

*You can usually go about your business, and prevent pregnancy

ConS:

-Remembering Quarterly

- Stopping of Periods

HORMONAL METHODS

Tubal Ligation: Safe surgery small telecope inserted through the navel that blocks the fallopian tubes by a seal so they cannot reach the ovary and be fertilized.

Vasectomy: Male sterilizaton, not immediately effective. Safe surgical procedure that blocks the vas deferens-the tubes that sperm pass through from the testicles to the urethra during ejaculation. Generally takes about 20 ejaculations before the body is rid of sperm.

*Nausea, vomiting, headache

*period can begin a bit sooner or later.

*Plan B could be less effective in women with BMI of 30 or greater

ConS:

THE PATCH

THE SHOTS

*Stopping of periods

*hormonal method

*fear of shots

->99% Effective with perfect use (92% w/ avg. use)

- Works by wearing a weekly patch on back, lower back, arm, or hip. Releases hormones into the body to suppress ovulation. No patch worn on 4th week.

-Estrogen and Progestin

-Cost: Free-$$

-Lunelle(Injection of Progesterone and Estrogen; Monthly Injection)

-Depo Provera (Injection of Progesterone (NO ESTROGEN); Quartly Injection)

- 99% Effective with perfect and typical use

-Supresses ovulation, thickens cervical mucus

-Cost: Free-$$, must see sexual healthcare provider

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ProS:

Birth Control Methods

*Weekly remembering

*Can be worn during showers, swimming

ConS:

*Can be seen

*side effects of hormonal

birth control.

*Less effective if 198

pounds or more.

BARRIER METHODS

LEA'S SHIELD & THE SPONGE

Joshua Eng

joshua.eng@ppncny.org

Community Educator

Planned Parenthood

of the North Country New York

ProS:

*Can be reused (shield)

*no laytex

*affordable, one size fits all

*placed before intercourse

ConS:

*Sensitivity to spermacides

*no STI protection

*can be messy to use.

ProS:

HORMONAL METHODS

*Reduce PMS

*regualte periods

*very effective when taken correctly

THE PILL

LEA'S SHEILD:

-Effectiveness not yet available with perfect use (85% effective with typical use)

-Barrier made of silicone, surrounds and covers the cervix to prevent sperm from entering.

-Paired with spermicidal jelly.

-Cost: $$ (about $70 for 6 month usage)

THE SPONGE:

-80% with perfect use (68% with typical use)

-has the spermacide in it

-Left in for 6-8 hours after intercourse

-Cost: 0-$ (about $9 for 3 sponges)

ConS:

HORMONAL METHODS

WHY SHOULD YOU be safe?

*Could effect bone mass

*depression

*weight changes

*headaches

THE RING

ProS:

*Do not have to remember

every day

*can be taken out for up to 3 hours and still effective.

-99+% effective with perfect use (92-97% w/ avg. use)

-Works in two ways: Estrogen and Progesterone supress ovulation, and thickens cervical mucus

(2 types of pills progestin & estrogen/progestin)

- Take one pill every day at the same time for 21 days, take placebo pills for 7 days.

-Cost: Free-$$ (Requires exam and prescription from Sexual Healthcare Provider)

ConS:

MYTHS

Who's responsible?

*Hormonal side effects

*depression

*weight gain

MYTHS ABOUT

PREVENTING PREGNANCY

-99% Effective with perfect use (98% w/ avg. use)

-Hormone filled ring worn for 3 weeks releases hormones into the blood stream to prevent ovulation. Taken out on week 3 for menstruation.

-Available by perscription

-Cost: Free-$$ (Available by perscription

by Sexual Healthcare provider.)

barrier methods

-Douching with lime juice, soda, or diet coke will prevent pregnancy (please don't try, ouch!!)

-A woman can't get pregnant on her period

-If a woman is on top she can't get pregnant

-Jumping up and down after sex will prevent pregnancy

-If you have sex in a pool a woman cannot get pregnant

Best Bet:

Use the Buddy System!

hormonal methods

who's RESPONSIBLE

FOR BIRTH CONTROL?

how can you get pregnant?

Everyone who is sexually

active is responsible!

BARRIER METHODS

-ANY Direct, opposite-sex genital contact

or direct female genital contact with fresh semen, produces a risk of pregnancy.

-Anal sex, oral sex scenarios are less likely, but there is still risk.

-Sperm live about 20 minutes in open air

-Sperm live in the vagina and uterus for about 5-7 days

DIAPHRAGMS & CERVICAL CAPS

BARRIER METHODS

Birth Control usually lies largely with

the woman, but it is everyone's

responsibility to prevent pregnancy and STI's

SCROGUARD

-94% Effective if used perfectly (80% w/ avg. use)

-Works with spermacide to prevent a barrier for sperm to enter the cervix. Has to be left in vagina for 6-8 hours after intercourse.

-Cost: $-$$ (Fitted by sexual healthcare provider, covered by insurances, spermacide found in stores.)

-Effectiveness still unknown

-Works by: providing a barrier to the pubic area along with a condom for full protection

about the way it looks, made of laytex.

-Cost: 1 for $20 (online)

Your reproductive choices are

ALWAYS yours. (Ex; use of condoms

or hormonal birth control)

ABSTINENCE

AND VIRGINITY

ConS:

ProS:

Let's discuss...

ProS:

What does the phrase 'Losing your virginity' really mean?

Focus on intimacy and connection vs. competition, scoring, doing it because everyone else is.

*May feel funny

*Odd looking

*Protects against Herpes, Scabies, Pubic lice and all other STI's

*can be put in well before sexual activity

(cervical caps cannot)

*no hormones

Why would someone remain abstinent?

ConS:

Not ready, have been sexually abused in the past, pursuing other interests, are you waiting for

"THE MOMENT"

BARRIER METHODS

*Could be difficult or awkward to put in, possible risk of TSS

*Does not protect against STIs

ABSTINENCE:

DENTAL DAM

The only 100% safest method for protecting against STIs and pregnacy

FEMALE CONDOM

According to the book of Contraceptive Technology 26%

of young adults 'practicing abstinence' will become

pregnant within one year.

BARRIER METHODS

sO... BE REALISTIC

CONDOMS

-Used for female receptive oral sex or anal oral.

-Protects against STI transmission such as herpes

-Used by: applying lubricant to the genitals where the dam will be placed. Hold the dam in place with hands during activity

-Cling wrap or plastic wrap can be used

(DO NOT USE KIND FOR MICROWAVE USE)

One time use ONLY. Do not use opposite side

-Flavored and Unflavored

-Can cause yeast infections

-Cost: 50 cents to $1 for one average

dental dam (found online, @ PP)

HAVE A BACKUP METHOD OF BC!

-95% effective if used properly (79% w/ avg. use)

-Works by: inserting a polyurtethane sheath with rings into the vaginal canal

-Designed for one act of intercourse only

-DO NOT PAIR WITH MALE CONDOM

- Cost: $1-3 for one average female

condom (Found at PP!)

Be Clean:

Wash Your Hands

ProS:

-98% effective if used properly (85% w/ avg. use)

-Prevents sperm and STIs from having

contact with the vulva, or anus.

- Sold in Latex, Polyisoprene or Polyurethane, or Lambskin

-Sold lubricated or unlubricated, can use

water based lube.

Cost: FREE-$2 for one average condom

*Non laytex

*women have the choice to wear them *can insert 8 hours beforehand

*protects against STIs and Pregnancy

-Before and after you touch someone

else's genitals, mouth or nose.

-Cuts in the hands can transmit STIs

(Bacterial infection is a big risk!)

ConS:

ProS:

*Some people say they don't like the feeling, or it sounds scrunchy

*don't like how the end of the condom 'hangs outside the vagina'

*ONLY birth control method that provides STI protection AND pregnancy protection

*PP and most Colleges give them out for FREE

ConS:

*Some male condom users say condoms are uncomfortable

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS