3. Why is contraception important?
It prevents unwanted pregnancy from
happening
If a condom is your chosen type of
contraception it also helps prevent the
transmission or acquiring of an STI (sexually
transmitted infection)
4. Intrauterine (IUD) Contraception
Options
These are placed into the uterus by the doctor
Once put in place it’s effective for 5-10 years
Failure rate is less than 1%
5. Barrier Methods
Spermicide can be used to kill the sperm, it is
used before sex and is kept in place for about
6-8 hours after sex
Diaphragm or cervical cap; these keep the
sperm from the cervics
6. Hormonal Methods involving the
skin
Implants
Placed under the skin in the arm
Lasts up to 3 years
Injection
Given every 3 months
Patch
Worn on the buttock, upper body, or abdomen
Replaced every 1-3 weeks
Every 4 weeks you skip wearing the patch for a
week
7. Oral Hormonal Method
Commonly referred to as “the pill”
Birth control is taken at the same time
everyday
Is 91% effective
Other advantages of taking this include:
Controls/prevents acne
Regulates menstruation and pain caused by
menstruation
Prevents endometrial and ovarian cancers
8. Other hormonal methods
Vaginal contraceptive ring
Placed in the vagina for 3 weeks, then
taken out for 1 week
Can be put in without the help of a
doctor
Up too 99% effective
9. How does these methods work?
IUD and hormonal methods control the
amount of progestin and or estrogen that is
released by the body. These hormones help in
the contraception of a baby and regulate the
menstrual cycle.
10. Don’t forget about…..
Condoms
They can be used by not only males but
females
Are 98% effective
11. If contraception fails then there
is…
Emergency contraception
Used if contraception was not used or failed
Taken up to 5 days of having sex
Helps prevent:
The egg from being released
Sperm from fertilizing the egg
The implantation of the egg into the uterus
12. Keep in mind that all these contraception methods
are not effective without….
Proper maintenance
Consistency
Awareness
Some medications can impact the effectiveness
of your contraception
USER BEWARE!
13. Communication is important
Remember it is up to you to maintain your
contraception method and talk to your doctor
about any concerns you have!
Both partners are responsible and accountable
Don’t be afraid to tell your partner another
contraception may have to be used in the mean
time if your contraception is missed
14. Resources
Contraception. (2016, June 21). Retrieved October 1, 2016, from
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm
Posted under Health Guides. Updated 13 August 2014.+Related
Content. (2014, August 13). Vaginal Hormonal Ring (NuvaRing®).
Retrieved October 1, 2016, from
http://youngwomenshealth.org/2012/11/20/vaginal-ring/
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