Birth Control Methods

1. Birth Control Methods

2. Birth Control Categories • Withdrawal • Barrier • Chemical • Permanent

3. Withdrawal How it works Side Effects • Male pulls penis from vagina before ejaculation

4. Rhythm How it works Side Effects • You abstain from sexual contact while the female is ovulating

5. Condoms How it works Side effects Latex allergies Spermicide allergies Breaking • Latex sheath • Place over penis/ inside vagina during sex • Keeps semen from entering vagina • Most have nonoxynol 9

6. Diaphragm How it works Side Effects Latex allergies Risk of infections Spermicide allergies • Latex cap • Must see Dr. to be fitted for it. • Placed in the vagina, covers cervix. • Used with spermicides. • May wash and reuse. • Can put in up to 2 hours before sex. • Leave in 2 hours after sex.

7. Sponge How it works Side Effects Spermicidal allergies Bacterial infections • Sponge like material • Works like diaphragm • Purchase over the counter. • Use and toss.

8. Spermicides How it works Side effects Allergic reaction • Kills sperm • In the form of foams, films, jellies. • Usually inserted into the vagina to kill sperm.

9. Pill How it works Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea • Releases hormones into body to make body think it is pregnant so no egg will be released. • Important to take at same time every day. • Many different kinds.

10. Nuva Ring How it works Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea Infections • Flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina. • Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating. • Use for 3 weeks.

11. Patch How it works Side Effects Allergic reactions Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea Yucky stuff around patch. • Placed on skin, cycle 4 areas. • Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating • New patch each week.

12. Shot How it works Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea • Receive a shot in the arm or buttocks once every three months. • Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating.

13. IUD How it works Side Effects Infections Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea • Small T shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. • Can stay up to 5 years. • Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating • Keeps zygote from sticking to the side of uterus.

14. Vasectomy What it does Side Effects Involves surgery • The vas deferens of the male is snipped to prevent sperm from being ejaculated.

15. Tubal Ligation How it works Side effects Does require surgery • Fallopian tubes are snipped to prevent egg from meeting sperm.