Contraception

What’s the point?

● Prevention
○ STD’s
○ Pregnancy
○ Periods
Common types of contraception
Within the vast worlds of
contraception, there are
many practices and
methods to be explored.
Some common types will be
listed in the following
slides!!
Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal contraception Three commonly used
consists of contraceptive examples:
methods to preventing the ⦁ Combined oral
fertilization of the ovum contraceptives
within the female ⦁ Arm Implant
⦁ IUD’s
reproductive system
through the use of the
hormones estrogen and
progestin.
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills
Combined Oral
Contraceptive Pills, or
COCP’s, are a pill that is
commonly taken to
temporarily stop the ovaries
from producing eggs. It
contains the hormones
estrogen and progestin.
COCP’s
These pills are prescribed by
a doctor, and are taken daily.
According to the Center for
Disease Control, the fail rate
when using these
contraceptives is 7%!!
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
IUD’s are a small plastic
device that goes in the uterus
to prevent pregnancy.
Hormonal IUD’s prevent the
sperm from getting to the egg
by strengthening muscles in
the cervix. They can also
prevent eggs from leaving the
ovaries.
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
The beauty of an IUD is that
they are reversible, and can
last for years. It is placed
inside the uterus by a doctor
or nurse, and is extremely
successful in preventing
pregnancy, with a fail rate of
0.8%!
Arm Implants
An Arm Implant is a small
rod that is inserted into a
woman’s arm. It releases
progestin into the body over
three years. You can get one
from your doctor or nurse,
and are very cost effective
with most insurance plans!!
Arm Implants
Arm Implants have the
lowest failure rate amongst
contraceptives, sitting at
0.01%!!!
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Barrier Methods
Barrier Methods
Barrier methods of Common types of barrier
contraception are based methods:
around the idea of stopping ⦁ Condoms
the sperm from reaching ⦁ Diaphragms
the egg by blocking its path. ⦁ Sponges

Barrier methods are much

more temporary than
hormonal contraceptives.
Condoms
Male condoms are worn by
men to prevent sperm from
entering the woman’s body.
Likewise, female condoms
are worn by a female for
the same purpose.
Condoms
Male condoms are cheap and
easy to find at any
convenience store, while
female condoms can be more
difficult to find, as only one
brand is FDA approved. Both
types are great ways to
prevent the spread of STD’s,
but have failure rates between
13-21% according to the CDC.
Diaphragms
The diaphragm or cervical
cap is used to cover the
cervix. This prevents sperm
from entering the uterus.
They are used with
spermicide, and must be a
certain size, so a doctor
consult is necessary.
Diaphragms
Diaphragms are unique to
each individual, and if used
incorrectly, they can be
completely ineffective. The
failure rate with
diaphragms according the
the CDC is 17%.
Sponges
Sponges contain spermicide,
and are placed inside the
vagina to cover the cervix,
similar to a diaphragm.
Sponges must be left in the
vagina six hours after
intercourse to ensure that they
work fully.
Sponges
Sponges can have differing
results in effectiveness. If a
woman has had a baby before,
the failure rate is around 27%,
and if they have not, it is
around 14%.
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Emergency
Contraceptives
Emergencies only
Emergency There are only two
contraceptives are forms of emergency
used if no birth contraceptives:
control was used ⦁ Copper IUD’s
during intercourse, ⦁ Emergency
or if the method Contraceptive
failed, such as a Pills
broken condom.
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What about
abstinence?
Abstinence
Abstinence is the only 100%
effective way to prevent STD’s
and teen pregnancy. The
emotional and physical trials of
either of these far outweighs
the benefits. Abstinence is a
safe and beautiful option,
available to all, whether you
have already had sex or not.
Abstinence in Relationships
Relationships can be
beautiful with abstinence as
part of the picture,
especially during teen years.
Planned Parenthood has
said this about abstinence:
“Abstinence can also help you
focus on things that are most
important to you, like friends,
school, sports, activities, having
fun, and planning for your future.
People who hold off on having sex
in their teens and have fewer
sexual partners in their lifetime
are less likely to get an STD.”
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