contraception
DESCRIPTION
(F.Y.I.- That means any thing or method used to prevent pregnancy). Contraception. Use: Female condoms fit inside a female’s vagina and provide some external protection. Not sold as commonly as male condoms Protection: 79 -95% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Contraception(F.Y.I.- That means any thing or method used to
prevent pregnancy)
Use: Female condoms fit inside a female’s vagina and provide some external protection.
Not sold as commonly as male condoms
Protection: 79 -95% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s
Use: Male condoms fit over the penis or sex toy. Also, can be cut using scissors to form a dental damn
Found in most pharmacies, gas stations, and grocery stores
Protection: 85-98% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s
Female vs. Male Condom
Hormonal Methods1.Oral Contraception
2. The Patch (OrthoEvra)
3. Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
4. Depo Provera
5. Implanon
Oral Contraceptives Use: Small pill taken orally every
day
Prescription required from a doctor
92 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s
The Patch Small patch releases hormones
into bloodstream and is changed once a week
Prescription required from a doctor
92 – 99% Effective at Preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s
NuvaRingUse: Hormonal ring
placed around cervix, changed out every 4 weeks
92 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s
DepoProveraUse: Hormone shot
given in buttocks or arm every 3 months by a doctor
97 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s
Both require a prescription
from a doctor
Implanon Single rod implanted under
skin in the upper arm releasing hormones for 3 years
99% Effective at preventing pregnancy
Emergency Contraceptionaka the Morning After Pill
Should be used ONLY for emergencies with no birth control used during sex or a failed birth control methodPills should be started within
72 hours of having unprotected sex
Around 75% effective at preventing pregnancy
Behavioral Methods
1.Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal)
“Pulling out” before a male ejaculates is NOT effective in preventing pregnancy or the transmission of STI’s due to the fact that pre-ejaculate can contain sperm
2. Abstinence - the only 100% effective protection against pregnancy
Douching- This does not prevent pregnancy and often can push sperm further into the vagina, increasing chances of conception
Using Two Condoms- This will create more friction and increase the chance of both condoms breaking.
First Time- A female CAN get pregnant during her first sexual encounter.
Myths
Menstrual Cycle- Having sex during a female’s period does not guarantee protection
Hot Tub- Having sex in a hot tub will not prevent pregnancy, nor does having sex in any other body of water
Urinating- While urinating after sex is a good idea to decrease the chances of infection, it does not prevent pregnancy.
Myths
For more information on methods of contraception,
contact:
ECU Student Health Service328-6841
Campus Wellness328-5171