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CONTRACEPTION. Senior Health. 4 Forms of Contraception Behavioral Barrier Hormonal Surgical. Forms of Contraception. Abstinence Withdrawal Fertility Awareness. Behavioral Methods. Male Condom Female Condom Spermicidal Foam/Jelly Sponge Diaphragm & Cervical Cap. Barrier Methods.
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CONTRACEPTION Senior Health
4 Forms of Contraception • Behavioral • Barrier • Hormonal • Surgical Forms of Contraception
Abstinence • Withdrawal • Fertility Awareness Behavioral Methods
Male Condom • Female Condom • Spermicidal Foam/Jelly • Sponge • Diaphragm & Cervical Cap Barrier Methods
Birth Control Pill • The Patch • Vaginal Ring • The Shot • Emergency Contraception • IUD • Implant Hormonal Methods
Tubal Sterilization • Vasectomy Surgical Methods
Form of Contraception: • Behavioral • Effectiveness: • 100% • What is it? • Choosing not to engage in sexual intercourse or sex “play” • Advantages: • Only 100% preventative measure against PREGNANCY and STDs • Cost- free ABSTINENCE
Form of Contraception: • Behavioral • Effectiveness: • 81% • What is it? • Withdrawing the penis before ejaculation occurs • Disadvantages: • Pre-ejaculate material contains sperm • No protection against STDs • Cost- free WITHDRAWAL
Form: • Behavioral • Effectiveness: • 75% • What is it? • Selecting specific days to have sexual intercourse based on the woman’s menstrual cycle/day of ovulation. • Disadvantages: • Menstrual cycles may vary • Not a spontaneous form of contraception • Cost per calendar kit- $12 Fertility Awareness – “Calendar Method”
Form: • Barrier, OTC (Over The Counter) • Effectiveness: • 85-98% • What is it? • Rubber/latex sheath placed over the penis to collect pre-ejaculate material and semen upon ejaculation. • Advantages: • Provides protection against STDs • Disadvantages: • Incorrect use • Latex allergies • Cost- 1.25 MALE CONDOM
Form: • Barrier • Effectiveness: • 79% • What is it? • Fits deep into the vagina, ring holds it in place, blocks sperm from entering the vagina. • Advantages: • Provide protection against STDs • Disadvantages: • Difficult to use • Hard to keep in place • Known to be noisy • Cost- $4 each FEMALE CONDOM
Form: • Barrier • Effectiveness: • 74% • What is it? • Injected into the vagina before sexual intercourse to immobilize sperm and block them from entering the uterus. • Disadvantages: • No protection against STDs • Messy • Have to use each intercourse act • Should be used with other forms of contraception (condom, diaphragm) • Cost- per tube $8 Spermicide (Foam/Jelly)
Form: • Barrier • Effectiveness • 80% • What is it? • Placed deep into the vagina to block the cervical opening; also contains spermicide. • Disadvantage: • hard to insert • No protection against STD’s…. • Cost- $15 per 3 pack SPONGE
Form: • Barrier (Prescription) • Effective • 80% • What is it? • Dome-shaped cup with flexible rim; placed deep into vagina to cover cervix • Fitted by a doctor • Advantages: • Can be implanted for up to 24 hours/48 hours • Disadvantages • Difficult to insert • Moves around during sexual intercourse • No protection against STD’s…. • Cost-$ 15-75 DIAPHRAGM & CERVICAL CAP
Form: • Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 95-99% • What is it? • Prevents ovulation • Thicken cervical mucous to prevent sperm from passing through to uterus • Thins uterine wall to not allow implantation to occur. • Advantages: • Period regularity • Decreased cramps • Disadvantages: • No protection against STDs • Must take at the same time every day. • Possible weight gain. • Cost- $15-50 per month BIRTH CONTROL PILL
Form: • Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 92-99% • What is it? • Each patch in place for one week; one week without patch – menstruation. • Release hormones through the skin. • Prevents ovulation • Thicken cervical mucous to prevent sperm from passing through to uterus • Thins uterine wall to not allow implantation to occur. • Advantages: • Visual reminder that you are using birth control • No need for daily maintenance, good for a week • Disadvantages: • No protection from STDs • Similar to THE PILL THE PATCH
Form: • Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 92%-99% • What is it? • Small, flexible ring that releases hormones • In vagina for 3 weeks; removed for 1 week – menstruation • Prevents ovulation • Thicken cervical mucous to prevent sperm from passing through to uterus • Thins uterine wall to not allow implantation to occur. • Advantages: • Menstrual Regularity • Disadvantages: • No protection against STDs • Irregular bleeding VAGINAL RING/NUVA-RING
Form: • Hormonal • Effective: • 99% • What is it? • Shot will last for 3 months • Prevents ovulation • Thicken cervical mucous to prevent sperm from passing through to uterus • Thins uterine wall to not allow implantation to occur. • Advantages: • No maintenance • Decreased cramping • Disadvantages: • Does not protect against STDs • Takes 12-18 weeks for the shot to “wear off” • Cost- $35-75 per injection THE SHOT/DEPO-PROVERA
Form: • Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 80-86% • What is it? • Must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse • Large dose of progestin and estrogen • Over the counter for 17 years old + • Prevent ovulation if it has not already occurred • Thicken mucous in cervix and thins the wall of the uterus to prevent implantation if an egg has already been fertilized. • Disadvantages: • Does not protect against STDs EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION – “THE MORNING AFTER PILL”/PLAN B
Form: • Barrier/Device/Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 98%-99% • What is it? • Affects the mobility of the sperm • Thickens cervical mucous; thins the lining of the uterus. • Can be in place for 3-7 years. • Disadvantages: • cramping, bleeding between menstrual cycles, No protection against STD’s. • Cost- $500-$1000 INTRA-UNTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
Form: • Hormonal • Effectiveness: • 99% • What is it? • Hormonal regulation stick implanted into the upper arm that helps to prevent pregnancy • Disadvantages: • No protection against STDs - spotting • Advantages: • Lasts for 3 years/5 years • After removal pregnancy can be quick BIRTH CONTROL IMPLANT
Form: • Surgical Procedure • Effectiveness: • 99.5% • What is it? • Tying off of the fallopian tubes so the sperm can not reach the egg • Disadvantages: • Does not prevent STDs • PERMANENT!!* • Advantages: • PERMANENT! • Does not decrease sexual desire • Cost- 1500-6000 FEMALE STERILIZATION – Tubal Ligation
Form: • Surgical Procedure (“lunch time” surgery) • Effectiveness: • 99% • What is it? • Blocks the vas deferens to keep the sperm out of the semen • Disadvantage: • PERMANENT* • Advantages: • Permanent • Does not decrease sexual desire • Cost- $350-1000 VASECTOMY