Birth Control Methods

Birth Control Methods Ms. Drew Health

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Perfect vs. Typical Perfect User: A person who uses the method correctly and consistently Typical User: A person who uses the method incorrectly or does not use it every time

The only 100% method for preventing pregnancy and STIs is abstinence Benefits of Playing it Safe…

Four Types of BC ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Abstinence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: 100%

Abstinence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Withdrawal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: Perfect User: 96% Typical User: 73%

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection Withdrawal

Barrier Methods A barrier method is used during intercourse to keep sperm from traveling through the cervix and into the uterus

Male Condom Available everywhere!

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: Perfect User: 98% Typical User: 85% Made of latex, plastic, and sheepskin. Sheepskin condoms do not provide STI protection Male Condom

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Female Condom ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Diaphragm ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection

Spermicides Available in foams, jellies, vaginal films, and suppositories Effectiveness: Perfect User: 85%* Typical User: 71%* ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* Effectiveness rate increases when combined with a barrier method

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection Spermicides

HORMONAL METHODS ,[object Object],[object Object]

Hormonal Methods 1 3 2 Prevents ovulation Thins uterine lining to prevent implantation Thickens cervical mucus Contains hormones similar to estrogen and progesterone and work in combination to do the following:

Possible Side Effects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],If any of these bother you, talk to your clinician. You can switch to another brand with a lower dosage of hormones, or try a different type of birth control

Birth Control Pill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Contains estrogen and progesterone Effectiveness: Perfect User: 99.7% Typical User: 92% Missed pills may not only increase the risk of pregnancy but may also increase your chance of experiencing some side effects, such as bleeding between periods

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection Birth Control Pill

Effectiveness: Perfect User: 99.7% Typical User: 92% ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Also called Ortho-Patch Contains estrogen and progestin Birth Control Patch

Only wear the Patch in the following areas of the body Birth Control Patch

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection Birth Control Patch

Effectiveness: Perfect User: 99.7% Typical User: 92% ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Also called Nuva-Ring Contains estrogen and progestin Birth Control Ring

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection Birth Control Ring

Effectiveness: Perfect: 99.7% Typical: 97% ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Also called Depo-Provera Contains progestin only Birth Control Shot

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No STI Protection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Birth Control Shot

Progestin-Only Methods ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LONG – TERM METHODS There are three types: 1.) Implanon for women only 2.) IUD for women only 3.) Sterilization for men and women Long-term methods are recommended for men and women who want to wait at least 3 years before having children or do not want any children in the future

Implanon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: 99.2% ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Implanon No STI Protection

IUD: Copper-T Small, flexible device that is covered with copper. The IUD is inserted into the uterus with the strings outside the cervix ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: 99.2%

Hormonal IUD Mirena releases progesterone and lasts up to 5 years Also called Mirena IUD. Similar to Copper-T, but is coated with the hormone, progestin Effectiveness: 99.9%

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The IUD No STI Protection

Tubal Ligation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Effectiveness: 99.5%

Tubal Ligation – Types of Procedures There are many types of procedures and each type carries different risks and benefits. Fallopian tubes are either cut, burned, or blocked with rings, bands, or clips

Tubal Ligation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No STI Protection

Vasectomy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Available at Planned Parenthood Effectiveness: 99.9%

Vasectomy – Types of Procedure In most procedures, the surgeon will make small incisions in the skin of the scrotum, cut the vas deferens and a small part may be removed. They are either sealed or left open-ended. No-scalpel vasectomy is also available, with little bleeding and no stitches needed.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Vasectomy No STI Protection

Emergency Contraception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],For more information go to ec.princeton.edu 1-888-NOT-2-LATE

Emergency Contraception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

local health clinics Valley Community Clinic 888-763-4070 or 818-763-4070 www.teen411.com or www.jovenes411.com Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Canoga Park and Van Nuys www.pplosangeles.org 1-800-576-5544 Los Angeles Department of Health Services www.ladhs.org

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