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Pre-service Education on FP and AYSRH

Pre-service Education on FP and AYSRH. Session II, Topic 5 Female Condoms. Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 1. What is the Female Condom?.

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Pre-service Education on FP and AYSRH

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  1. Pre-service Education on FP and AYSRH Session II, Topic 5 Female Condoms Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 1

  2. What is the Female Condom? • Effective barrier method that can be used for both prevention of pregnancy and protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) • A transparent sheath that fits loosely inside a woman’s vagina • Most made of thin, soft, synthetic film Female Condom 2 Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 2

  3. Female Condom: Key Points for Providers and Clients FemaleCondom Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 3

  4. Female Condom: Key Points for Providers and Clients FemaleCondom Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 4

  5. Contraceptive Effectiveness More effective Less effective In this progression of effectiveness, where would you place female condoms? Female condoms Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 5

  6.     Outer ring Inner ring Inner ring Open end How to Use a Female Condom FemaleCondom • Gently insert the inner ring into the vagina • Place the index finger inside condom, and push the inner ring up as far as it will go • Make sure the outer ring is outside the vagina and the condom is not twisted • Be sure that the penis enters inside the condom and stays in it during intercourse • To remove, twist the outer ring and gently pull • Throw away condom properly • Open package carefully • Make sure the condom is well-lubricated inside • Choose a comfortable position―squat, raise one leg, sit or lie down • Squeeze the inner ring at the closed end Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 6

  7. Characteristics Correcting myths, misperceptions, fears How to use; demonstration Importance of correct and consistent use Common problems; practices to avoid Lubricants Where to get more condoms Use of ECPs, if needed How to talk with partner about condoms Key Counseling Topics Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 7

  8. Follow-Up Visits • Ask how the client is doing with the method. Ask about questions or concerns. • Ask if they are having any problems using condoms correctly and every time they have sex. • Give the client more condoms, and ask them to return before supply runs out. Remind them of other places they can get condoms. • Ask a long-term client about major life changes that may affect her needs; plans for having children or STI/HIV risk. Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 8

  9. Female Condom: Summary • Safe and easy to use • Protect from both pregnancy and STIs/HIV • Female condom can be initiated by woman • Require partner’s cooperation Female Condoms, Session II Topic 5 Slide 9

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