Teens birth control options and STD facts
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The document discusses various methods of contraception and birth control. It notes that over 1 million teens became pregnant in 2000 in the US, with 512,000 giving birth. The effectiveness of different contraceptive methods is reviewed, including hormonal methods like birth control pills and implants, barrier methods like condoms and diaphragms, and long-acting reversible contraceptives like IUDs. Risks of STDs are also addressed.
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- 21. Emergency contraception pills can reduce the chance of a pregnancy by 75% if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex! Emergency Contraception
- 30. Reality ļ¤ : The Female Condom The female condom is a lubricated polyurethane sheath, similar in appearance to a male condom. It is inserted into the vagina. The closed end covers the cervix. Like the male condom, it is intended for one-time use and then discarded. The sponge is inserted by the woman into the vagina and covers the cervix blocking sperm from entering the cervix. The sponge also contains a spermicide that kills sperm. It is available without a prescription.
- 33. DIAPHRAGM The diaphragm is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and self-inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse. The device is left in place several hours after intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescribed device fitted by a health care professional and is more expensive than other barrier methods, such as condoms
- 35. Cervical Cap The cervical cap is a flexible rubber cup-like device that is filled with spermicide and self-inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse. The device is left in place several hours after intercourse. The cap is a prescribed device fitted by a health care professional and can be more expensive than other barrier methods, such as condoms.
- 36. Sponge The sponge is inserted by the woman into the vagina and covers the cervix blocking sperm from entering the cervix. The sponge also contains a spermicide that kills sperm. It is available without a prescription
- 43. During a vasectomy (ācutting the vasā) a urologist cuts and ligates (ties off) the ductus deferens. Sperm are still produced but cannot exit the body. Sperm eventually deteriorate and are phagocytized. A man is sterile, but because testosterone is still produced he retains his sex drive and secondary sex characteristics.
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- 50. EXCELLENT REFERENCE SEE: www.plannedparenthood.org/bc Hatcher, Robert, MD Contraceptive Technology ,17ed. (2001)
Editor's Notes
- Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases you can get by having sex ā vaginal, oral, or anal ā with someone who is already infected. STDs are caused by bacteria or viruses that are spread through blood, semen and vaginal fluids. Some STDs, like herpes and genital warts, are also spread simply by touching infected skin. If a woman is pregnant and has an STD, she and her developing baby may both be affected. Anyone who has sex can get an STD Infections in neonates are typically severe. Anyone who has sex can get an STD. Most Americans are aware of HIV infection and AIDS, the most deadly of all STDs. But, for much of society, the other serious risks related to unsafe sexual behaviors may have been forgotten. There are over 20 diseases that are transmitted sexually. Many have serious and costly consequences. Some of the most common and serious STDs are listed. The spectrum of health consequences ranges from mild acute illness to serious long-term complications such as gynecological problems and liver cancers, as well as other reproductive health problems.