This document provides information about various contraception methods for preventing teen pregnancy. It discusses that most teen pregnancies are unintended, and lists common forms of birth control like condoms, pills, implants, injections and Plan B. The pill works by using hormones to thicken cervical mucus and thin the uterine lining. Pros of the pill include reduced cramps and acne, while cons include potential blood clots and needing to remember to take it. Condoms are highly effective against pregnancy and STDs when used correctly. Emergency contraception like Plan B can prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Abstinence is the only 100% effective method against pregnancy and STDs.

1. Contraception
By: Nick Alecon
Presented to high school students

2. Teen Pregnancy
● 82% of teen pregnancies are unintended
● In 2014, Massachusetts ranked 1st in teen birth rate and 4th
in teen pregnancy rate
● It can happen to you...

3. Types:
● Condoms
● Birth Control pills, implants, and injections
● Plan B
● Sterilization

4. The Pill and How It Works:
● Most common form of Birth Control
● These hormones also cause other changes in the body that help
prevent pregnancy. The mucus in the cervix thickens, which makes
it hard for sperm to enter the uterus. The lining of the uterus
thins, making it less likely that a fertilized egg can attach to it.

5. Pros vs. Cons of the Pill
Pros: Cons:
Reduces pain from cramps Have to remember to take it
Helps with acne Does not protect against STI/STD
Reduced bleeding during menstrual period Not as effective when used with other medicine
May protect against ovarian cancer May increase chance of blood clots

6. ● Condoms protect against HIV 99.99% of the time
● Male condoms are 85% effective against pregnancy
● Female condoms are 75% against pregnancy
● Condoms are easy to find !
Male/Female Condoms:

7. Plan B:
● Most common type of emergency contraception
● Can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex
● Referred to as “The Day-After Pill”
● You do not need a prescription to buy Plan B

8. Sexually-Transmitted Diseases
● An infection transmitted through sexual contact,
caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
● Most common types:
-Human Papillomavirus Infection
-Genital Herpes
-Chlamydia

9. Sterilization
-A permanent type of birth control.
● In men it is called a vasectomy
● In women it is a tubal ligation

10. Abstinence:
● Abstinence is self refrain from
sexual activities.
● If you are abstinent, you are 100%
protected against STDs and
Pregnancy

11. References
www.thenationalcampaign.org/data/landing
http://www.acog.org/About%20ACOG/404.aspx
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_contr_use.html
http://www.yourlifecounts.org/blog/benefits-abstinence