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Contraceptives (Birth Control)

Contraceptives (Birth Control). Abstinence: abstaining from any sexual activities 100% effective if used properly Advantage: It’ Free! Disadvantage: It takes control!! No prescription needed. Vasectomy – to cut and cauterize the vas deferens After 2 to 3 months it’s 100% effective

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Contraceptives (Birth Control)

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  1. Contraceptives (Birth Control)

  2. Abstinence: abstaining from any sexual activities 100% effective if used properly Advantage: It’ Free! Disadvantage: It takes control!! No prescription needed.

  3. Vasectomy – to cut and cauterize the vas deferens After 2 to 3 months it’s 100% effective Advantage: Never have to worry Disadvantage: No more kids No prescription but must see a Doctor

  4. Tubal Ligation: To cut and cauterize the fallopian tubes After 2 to 3 months it’s 100% effective Ad: Never have to worry about unplanned pregnancy Dis: No more kids and still doesn’t prevent STI’s No prescription but must see a doctor

  5. Withdrawal and Douching: Not a method of birth control Implanon: Small flexible rods inserted under the skin of the upper arm. It prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg. 99.9% effective Ad: once inserted, no action needed until removed Dis: Un-predicitablemenstrural bleeding after insertion for 2-3 months

  6. Condoms (rubbers): Barrier method, sheath covering the penis 75 to 97-98% effective Ad: Its cheap Dis: It may break No prescription, you buy OTC

  7. Spermicides ( foams, jelly, creams, suppository): To be used with a condom for higher effectiveness 85-95% effective Ad: Cheap, may prevent STI’s with condom use Dis: Messy No prescription

  8. The Pill: Hormonal pill that tricks the body onto thinking its pregnant 89 – 99% effective Ad: Easy to use Dis: you may forget to take it Yes, a prescription is needed.

  9. Diaphragm with Spermicide: a Barrier method, is inserted into the vagina before intercourse 97% effective Ad: does not add extra hormones to your body Dis: meant for older women You must see a doctor to be fitted for the correct size

  10. Intrauterine Device (IUD): plastic device that is inserted into a woman’s uterus 97 – 99% effective Ad: once inserted can leave in up to 10 years Dis: heavier periods and cramping Yes, you must go to a doctor to have inserted.

  11. Depo Provera: Hormonal shot that prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thins the lining of the uterus 97 – 99% effective Ad: need to get a shot every three months Dis: might not have a period for up to a year You must see a doctor to get the shot.

  12. The Patch (Ortho-Evra) hormonal patch that prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg 99.5% effective Ad: new patch every week and don’t have to take a pill also protects from ovarian cancer Dis: Weight gain, spotting, doesn’t prevent STI’s

  13. Dis: (continued) higher chance of blood clots and higher blood pressure You must see a doctor to get the patch

  14. The Ring (Nuva Ring): Hormonal ring that prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg. No egg = no pregnancy 99.7% effective Ad: Don’t have to remember to take a pill or change a patch Dis: vaginal discomfort or possible infection, heavier vaginal discharge

  15. You must see a doctor to get this prescription

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