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Contraceptives. A lesson in safe sexual relationships. HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES. Contraceptive Patch. Acts very similarly to the pill; however, this beige patch releases hormones of estrogen and progestin into the bloodstream. ADVANTAGES: Highly effective (99%)
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Contraceptives A lesson in safe sexual relationships
Contraceptive Patch Acts very similarly to the pill; however, this beige patch releases hormones of estrogen and progestin into the bloodstream ADVANTAGES: • Highly effective (99%) • Can place the patch almost anywhere • Only change once a week • It sticks 98% of the time DISADVANTAGES: • Cannot be removed for more than 7 days • MUST be changed on “Patch change day” • Should be applied to clean/dry skin. • Do not use any body products near the patch or where you’ll be applying it • Doesn’t protect against STI’s
Oral Contraceptive Pill Also known as birth control; it prevents the ovary from releasing an egg, and is taken in conjunction with placebo pills ADVANTAGES: • Highly effective (99%) • Reversible • Ease the menstrual cycle • Also help in skin and hair problems • Aid in PMS and menstrual migraines DISADVANTAGES: • Adverse effects • Blood clots • Does not protect against STI’s • Effectiveness can be reduced • Must be taken everyday; same time
Vaginal Ring It is a soft & flexible ring; is inserted into a woman’s vagina manually and releases preventative hormones; works like the pill; 99% effective ADVANTAGES: • Actually considered comfortable as it doesn’t need to be place in any specific way once inside to be effective • Kept in for three weeks straight and removed for one week for menstrual cycle DISADVANTAGES: • Adverse hormonal side effects • Increase in vaginal secretion • Blood clots • Cannot forget to remove after three weeks • Might not be able to use it during breastfeeding
Other hormonal contraceptive options... Injectable contraception (99% effectiveness) • Injected only with progestin, not estrogen • Can be used during breastfeeding • Needed only every 13 to 14 weeks • Usage of 2 or more years can cause bone loss • Causes minor weight gain • Fertility may not return for 6 to 8 months after stopping the medicine And... Intrauterine Contraception (IUC)
Female Condom ADVANTAGES: • Highly effective (95%) • Prevents sexually transmitted diseases • Available without prescription • Does not effective future fertility DISADVANTAGES: • Noticeable during sex • Sometimes difficult to insert or use • Can break or leak • More expensive than a male condom (3x) • Can only be used once
Sponge ADVANTAGES: • 91% effective • Easy to use • Small and inexpensive • Widely available • Upto 24 hours of protection DISADVANTAGES: • Is said to have a numbing effect • Can only be used once • Can be difficult to remove • May increase urinary track infection or cause vaginal inflammation • Does not protect against STI’s
Spermicides ADVANTAGES: • Highly effective when used with other contraceptives (upto 97%) • Kills sperm on contact • Easy to use • Widely available DISADVANTAGES: • Must be used with other contraceptives to be effective (70% when used alone) • Does not prevent STI’s • Must discontinue if slight irritation or genital tissue tear occurs • You should avoid spermicides with nonoxynol-9
DISADVANTAGES: • Take you some time to get used to it • Rubber can causes irritation • Should NOT be left in for 24 hours; risk of an allergic reaction or toxic shock syndrome. • May need to change brand or size if you gain weight • You need to reapply spermicide for sex that’s more than three hours after you've inserted it Diaphragm ADVANTAGES: • 94% effective • Easy to use • Can be placed hours before sex • Partial protection against STIs.
MOREOVER ... Cervical cap VS Diaphragm
Tubal ligation/occlusion & Vasectomy PERMANENT CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS (SURGICAL)
Finally... EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES
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