This document contains notes from a health class on contraception. It defines contraception as something that prevents pregnancy and lists several hormonal and over-the-counter contraceptive methods. It also discusses emergency contraception, abortion, and clinics where free services are available. The notes provide information on how different contraceptives work and their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

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Contraception
Mr. R.G. Estrella
Contact Info:
mrestrella1@outlook.com

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Bell Ringer #1
 A woman had unprotected
sex 2 days ago. She’s
worried about getting
pregnant. What can
someone tell her?
 List 2 hormonal
contraceptives – stops the
egg from coming out.
 List 2 over-the-counter
contraceptives
Contraception

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1 in 10 teen girls will get pregnant this year.
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Do the math 1 + 1 = 3
Contraception
After Baby Is Born

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 Side-Effects: a
secondary, typically
undesirable effect of a
medication.
 Contraceptive or
Birth Control:
Something that
prevents pregnancy.
Contraception

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Contraception

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 Only abstinence and
condoms will protect
you from sexually
transmitted infections.
Contraception

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Over-The-Counter Birth Control
Do NOT need a doctor’s note to buy it.
Contraception
TV Ad

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Condom
Female Condom
Contraceptive
Foam
Contraceptive
Insert
Vaginal Film
Sponge
Depo Provera
Contraceptive Pills
The Ring
The Patch
IUD
Diaphragm/Cap
USE RULER, PRINT NEATLY
Contraceptive OTC or Presc. How it works Hormonal

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 Made of latex or plastic
 Prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
 Can be used with another form of birth control for extra
protection
 Can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex
 Use latex condoms
X
Do NOT use Vaseline on condoms
– use water-based lubricants only.
Condoms -
Planned
Parenthood
Over-The-Counter Contraception
Male Condoms

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Female
Condom
A pouch used to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk
of sexually transmitted diseases.
It has flexible rings at each end. Just before intercourse, it is
inserted deep into the vagina. The ring at the closed end holds
the pouch in the vagina. The ring at the open end stays outside
the vaginal opening during intercourse.

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Wait 15
minutes!!!
Spermicide Foam:
kills sperm
Spermicide
Over-The-Counter Contraception
-Contraceptive Foam

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Over-The-Counter Contraception
-Vaginal Inserts
Spermicide Insert:
kills sperm

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VCF Contraception
Over-The-Counter Contraception
-Vaginal Film
Spermicide Film:
kills sperm

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 Made of plastic foam and
contains spermicide. It is soft, round, and
about two inches in diameter. It has a nylon
loop attached to the bottom for removal.
 It is inserted into the vagina before
intercourse.
 $0–$15 for a package of three sponges
The Sponge -
Planned
Parenthood
Over-The-Counter Contraception
- The Sponge

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1. What is contraception or birth control?
2. List three contraceptives that kill sperm.
3. What kind of lubrication can you use on condoms?
4. Explain how sperm are affected by spermicides.
5. How are prescriptions similar to over-the-counter
items, and how do they differ?
6. Why is it important to have information regarding
contraception?
7. According to statistics, how many girls in this class
will get pregnant within 12 months?
8. Formulate a theory as to why condoms are used so
much more than spermicides?
Over-The-Counter
Contraception Review

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1. ¿Qué es la anticoncepción o control de la natalidad?
2. Lista de tres anticonceptivos que matan el esperma.
3. ¿Qué tipo de lubricación puede utilizar preservativos?
4. Explicar cómo la esperma se ven afectada por los
espermicidas.
5. ¿Prescripciones de similar a los puntos de venta sin
receta, y qué se diferencian?
6. ¿Qué hechos utilizaría para apoyar la necesidad de
información sobre métodos anticonceptivos? Según las
estadísticas,
7. ¿cómo muchas chicas en esta clase se quedar
embarazadas dentro de 12 meses?
8. ¿Formular una teoría sobre por qué los condones se
utilizan mucho más que los espermicidas?
Over-The-Counter Contraception Review

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2. Prescription Birth Control
Prescription: need a
doctor’s note to buy the
medication.

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Hormonal Contraception
1. Prevents eggs from
being released from the
ovaries (ovulation),
therefore sperm cannot
fertilize the egg.

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2. Thickens the cervical mucus
blocking the sperm from
reaching the egg.
3. Lessens the
blood on the
uterine lining,
thereby making it
difficult for an egg
stick.

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Depo-Provera “the shot”
• A shot in the arm that prevents ovulation /
pregnancy.
• Need a prescription. injected into the arm or
buttocks every three months.
Depo-Provera -
Planned
Parenthood
Take the shot a few days after the start of a period.
After 24 hours, the shot is effective.

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Birth Control Pills
 taken daily and contain hormones to help
prevent pregnancy.
 birth control pills stops a woman's body
from ovulating (releasing eggs). Take
everyday at about the same time. Ask
your provider what you should do If you
miss one day.
Look  Some don’t work the first month.
Birth Control Pills -
Planned Parenthood

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Other reasons girls take the Pill
even if not having sex.
1. Helps reduce acne
2. Helps lessen cramps
3. Helps make periods
regular

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Don’t Smoke if taking the pill!
 May lead to a stroke
if you’re taking the
Pill.

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The Ring.
Oops, not this ring!!!

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The Ring - NuvaRing
 Stays in the vagina for 3
weeks. Then, take it out for
one week to get a period.
 Hormonal – prevents
ovulation.
Ring -Planned Parenthood

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The Patch
 The patch is replaced once a week on the same
day each week for three weeks in a row.
 The patch is not worn during the fourth week to
allow your period to occur at this time.
 Hormonal – prevents ovulation. Patch - Planned
Parenthood

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Birth Control Implant (Implanon or
Nexplanon)
 A matchstick-sized rod that is
inserted in the arm
 Hormonal – prevents
ovulation -pregnancy.
 Must be inserted by a health
care provider
 Lasts up to three years
Implanon - Planned
Parenthood

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Hormonal IUD: (Intrauterine Device)
•Works great for teens!
•Small, "T-shaped" device inserted into the uterus
•Must be inserted by a health care provider at a clinic.
 Made of flexible plastic.
 Releases a small amount
of progestin hormone and
stops ovulation. There are two
brands. Mirena is effective for
5 years. Skyla is effective for
3 years.
IUD - Planned
Parenthood

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Non-Hormonal Prescription BC
There are non-hormonal
contraceptives that are by
prescription.

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The Diaphragm, Cervical Cap,
Lea’s Shield and FemCap
 are cups/caps coated with spermicide and placed inside
the vagina to cover the cervix and keep sperm from
joining egg.
Non-Hormonal Prescription BC
Diaphragm and Cervical
Cap - Planned
Parenthood

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Non-Hormonal IUD: (Intrauterine
Device)
•Works great for teens!
•Small, "T-shaped" device inserted into the uterus
•Must be inserted by a health care provider at a clinic.
 Made of flexible plastic.
 The ParaGard IUD
contains copper. It is
effective for 12 years.
Stops the sperm.

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Caught up in the moment?
Didn’t use birth control? Now what?

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Emergency Contraception -
Anyone —
no matter the
age — can
buy Plan B
One-Step,
Next Choice
One Dose
over the
counter
without a
prescription at
a drugstore.
1-888-NOT-2-LATE
PLAN B
Commercial
Morning-After Pill

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Birth Control Review #2
1. List 4 hormonal contraceptives.
2. List three over the counter contraceptives.
3. Explain how hormonal birth control prevents a pregnancy.
4. A woman says she had sex a day ago without any birth
control and now she’s worried about getting pregnant?
What would you advice to help her prevent a pregnancy?
5. How is the shot similar to a condom and how does it
differ?
6. A woman says she has decided to have sex with her
boyfriend and knows you are taking Health. She wants
you to recommend 2 birth control methods. She is very
forgetful and her parents would be very upset if they
found out she was having sex. Choose 2 and elaborate
why you recommended those two methods.

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Birth Control Review #2
1. Lista 4 anticonceptivos hormonales.
2. Una lista de tres anticonceptivos sobre los de contador.
3. Explica cómo hormonal anticonceptivo previene un embarazo.
4. ¿Una mujer dice que ella tuvo sexo un día antes y que no uso
ningún anticonceptivo y ahora ella está preocupada por quedar
embarazada? ¿Que consejo le darias para ayudarla a prevenir un
embarazo?
5. ¿Cómo es similar la inyeccion a un condón y cómo se diferencia?
6. Una mujer dice que ha decidido tener sexo con su novio y sabe
que usted está tomando clase de salud. Ella quiere que tu
recomiendes 2 métodos de control de embarazo. Ella es muy
olvidadosa y sus padres estarían muy molestos si se dan cuenta
que estaba teniendo sexo. Escoje 2 y explica porque recomiendas
esos métodos.

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Tubal Ligation
The sperm and egg
shall not meet.

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Vasectomy
Sperm will not be
coming out with the rest
of the semen.

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These do not work!
 Withdrawal method – pulling out
 Jumping up and down, letting sperm leak
out.
 Douche
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Option #1 Have the Baby
 Very difficult
 Goodbye
teenage years.

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Option #2 Adoption
 Very difficult to give up baby.
 Guilt

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Option #3: Abortion
There are two kinds of abortion in the U.S. — in-clinic
abortion (prefer by week 14) and the abortion pill. (by 9th week)
In-Clinic Abortion
Procedure
Abortion Pill - PPhood

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Teen Years
Have fun while always
being safe and
responsible for your
actions.”

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If someone thinks they’re
old enough to have sex,
then be responsible about
STDs and Birth Control!
Mothers & Fathers Speak Out

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 To find clinics that are
nearby and offer free
services for teens.
 www.familypact.org
 http://www.plannedparenthood
.org/health-topics/birth-
control-4211.htm
Planned
Parenthood is
an excellent
clinic for
young women.

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 Belmont Health Center -APHCV (323) 644-3885
180 Union Place
Los Angeles, CA 90026
 Planned Parenthood (310) 395-0098
Vermont & Santa Monica Blvd
(2nd floor. Next to the movie theatre.)
Mon: 11-6:30pm Tue, Thu, Fri.: 9-4pm Wed: 10:30-4pm Sat. 9-12pm
 Asian Pacific Health Care (323) 644-3880
1530 Hillhurst Ave, Suite 200
Open Daily 9-6:30pm but prefers you to come
*** Wednesdays 4-7pm or
*** 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Optional Clinic Visit Assignment
The purpose of this clinic visit is to get informed about
free medical services that may be available to you
and/or your family.
Period 2 Due on … Per. 3 Due on … Per. 5 Due on…

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Clinic Assignment
 If your parents do not want you to do this
assignment, bring me a written note from your
parents stating this. Have them print their name,
sign it and date it. – it will NOT lower your grade.

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The End!!!
Test Birth Control & STDs on ?
Panda Abortion Request
birth control methods
Condom Ad

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10 MC on Contraception
 Write 10 MC on these two sections.
 Write three answers to choose from & circle the
correct answer.
 No ridiculous answers or questions. No
“true/false” or “yes/no” answers.
11. What is tubal ligation?
12. What is a vasectomy?
13. How is an abortion performed?
 Test on…? Birth Control & STDs.

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Parent Advice
Imagine that you’re writing a magazine article giving parents
advice on their teenage sons or daughters. Write one
paragraph about each of the following points: (4 paragraphs
altogether)
1. At what age do you think teens can start having sex?
Explain why you chose this age.
2. Explain how some non-hormonal birth controls work?
3. Explain how hormonal birth control works? And give a
couple of examples.
4. What do you think are the three best contraceptives for
young women? Explain why you chose each one.