BIRTH CONTROLCHAPTER 9

By: Kara Sexton

Women’s Health Issues

HE 210- OL

REASONS TO USE BIRTH CONTROL

Protect against unplanned pregnancy

SOME methods protect against STI/ STD

Clearer Skin Lighter periods/ PMS

relief Helps protect against

come cancers

TYPES OF BIRTH CONTROL..

Abstinence Birth Control

Implant The Patch The Pill The Shot The Sponge Diaphragm Cervical Cap

Condom (male and female)

The Vaginal Ring IUD Spermicide Withdrawal Sterilization for

men and women Morning After Pill

A CLOSER LOOK..

Taking part in other kinds of sex play that don't lead to pregnancy. Known as outercourse.

Or not having vaginal intercourse when a woman is more prone to getting pregnant or periodic abstinence and having fertility awareness-based methods of birth control.

Pros Doesn’t require planning

or a prescription Inexpensive Can be carried easily No side effects

Cons Reduce sensitivity Allergies

Abstinence

The birth control implant is flexible plastic implant that is inserted under the skin of the upper arm.

It protects against pregnancy for up to three years

Pros Immediately Effective Private/ hidden Effective for up to 3

years Cons

Does not protect against STI/STD

Placement and removal require a doctor

Can be expelled

Birth Control Implant

The birth control patch is a thin plastic patch that sticks to the skin and is placed once a week

Pros May cause lighter periods

and relieve PMS symptoms Protect against uterine and

ovarian cancers May reduce cysts Does not require a pelvic

exam for use Cons

Does not protect against STI Must be taken directly and

daily – easily forgotten Increases risk of blood clots,

heart attack and stroke Requires prescription

The Patch

The Pillo Birth control pills

are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy

The birth control shot is an injection of hormones that prevents pregnancy.

Each shot prevents pregnancy for three months.

Pros Most private method Does not require daily or

monthly attention May stop bleeding May reduce ovarian and

uterine cancer Cons

Does not protect against STI

Causes loss of bone density May delay ability to

conceive after stopping use Weight gain

The Shot

The sponge is made of plastic foam and contains spermicide.

It is soft, round, and about two inches in diameter & is inserted into the vagina before intercourse.

The diaphragm is a shallow, dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim that is inserted into the vagina

The Sponge

The Diaphragm

Pros Can be inserted hours before

sex Can be used for multiple acts Does not effect periods Slightly hidden

Cons Does not protect against

STI/STD Low effectiveness Requires pelvic exam and

fitting Increase risk of bladder

infection

Cervical Cap The cervical cap is a silicone

cup shaped like a sailor's hat. You insert it into your vagina and over your cervix

The female condom is a pouch that is inserted before intercourse to prevent pregnancy

Condom (female)

Condom (male)

Condoms are worn on the penis during intercourse. They are made of thin latex or plastic that has been molded into the shape of a penis.

Pros Does not require

planning Inexpensive and easy

to carry around Protects against STI’s

Cons Reduce sensitivity Some men can’t

maintain erection Allergies

The vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring a woman inserts into her vagina once a month to prevent pregnancy

Pros Can be worn for

approximately one month

Private/ hidden Does not need to be

fitted May reduce PMS

Cons May cause discharge Does not protect

against STI’s

Vaginal Ring

IUD stands for "intrauterine device," it’s a small T-shaped device made of flexible plastic.

There are two types available in the United

States — copper and hormonal

Pros Immediately effective Private/ hidden Nothing to remember Lasts up to 3 years

Cons Does not protect

against STI’s Placement and removal

require clinical visits Can be expelled Perforation of the

uterus wall can occur

IUD

Spermicide is a birth control method that contains chemicals that stop sperm from moving

Pros Available without

prescription Lubrication may

increase pleasure Cons

Women who use more than once a day appear to have higher risk of HIV transmission

Low effectiveness Can be messy May cause irritation

Spermicide

Pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation

Pros Promotes

communication between partners

Free No health risks

Cons No protection

against STI’s or STD’s

Requires self-control and experience

Risky

Withdrawal

Vasectomy- a health care provider closes or blocks the tubes that carry sperm

A health care provider closes or blocks a woman's fallopian tubes Cutting and tying tubes Closing tubes with electrical

current Closing tubes with clips,

clamps, or rings

Sterilization (male)

Sterilization (female)

Pros Permanent- requires

no attention Cost effective Males is less

complicated Cons

Possible regret Does not protect

against STI Requires surgery

(women's more complicated and risky)

Not reversible

Pill taken to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse

Pros Can be taken in an

emergency Cons

Nausea Vomiting

Morning After PillShould NOT be used as a method for regular birth control

EMERGENCY contraceptive only

THAT’S A LOT TO TAKE IN..

With so many options for birth control its tough to say what’s

best for you.. BUT the most effective method

of birth control is..