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Risk Reduction Methods

Risk Reduction Methods. palmer high school. Permanent Methods. Tubal Ligation (Surgically cut the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm reaching the egg. Vasectomy (Surgically cutting the vas deferens to eliminate sperm from leaving the male reproductive system.) Hysterectomy

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Risk Reduction Methods

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  1. Risk Reduction Methods palmer high school

  2. Permanent Methods Tubal Ligation (Surgically cut the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm reaching the egg. Vasectomy (Surgically cutting the vas deferens to eliminate sperm from leaving the male reproductive system.) Hysterectomy (Removal of the uterus)

  3. Hormonal Methods • Inhibit ovulation (prevent the release of eggs from the ovary) • Thicken mucus in the cervix • Thin the lining of the uterus (endometrium)

  4. Hormonal Methods 92% - 99.7% Pill (Taken orally, daily) Patch(1 patch per week – for 3 weeks) Nuva Ring (1 ring for 3 weeks) Depo Provera (1 shot – every 3 months) Up to 99.7% Up to 99.7% 99.7%

  5. Emergency Contraception 1 pill should be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex and 1 more pill 12 hours later Recent research indicates that both doses can be taken at the same time up to 120 hours after unprotected sex. The pills are more effective the sooner they are taken. 20% - 40% Failure Rate No STI protection 60% - 80%

  6. Intrauterine Device Contains a progesterone-like hormone Interfere with sperm movement preventing sperm from reaching the fallopian tubes Thickens cervical mucus Preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus Very effective - less than one pregnancy per 100 users

  7. Spermicides Gels, foams, creams, film, and suppositories which contain a chemical that kills sperm. Placed in the vagina before intercourse – each method has specific directions for use. 71% - 85%

  8. Spermicides • If used without another birth control method (such as condoms), not very effective • Typical use results in 71% of the users getting pregnant in one year • May decrease your risk of getting some STDs • But… may actually INCREASE your risk of getting HIV infection

  9. Barrier Methods 85% - 98% Male Condom Female Condom Sponge(Barrier and spermicidal Method) Diaphragm and Cervical Cap 79% – 95% 87% - 91% 84% - 94%

  10. Natural Methods Withdrawal 73% (Preg.) 0% (STI) (Withdrawing the penis prior to ejaculation) Fertility Awareness 75% (Preg.) 0% (STI) (Abstain from sex around the time of ovulation – specific training with a doctor is required.) Abstinence 100% (Preg) 100% (STI) (Abstaining from all forms of sexual contact)

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