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Birth Control

Birth Control. About 1 million teens become pregnant each year, without intending to do so. . Contraceptive:. A device or method that prevents the fertilization or implantation of a woman’s egg Let’s explore some options…. . Birth Control Pills:. Stops ovulation & prevents implantation.

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Birth Control

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  1. Birth Control About 1 million teens become pregnant each year, without intending to do so.

  2. Contraceptive: • A device or method that prevents the fertilization or implantation of a woman’s egg • Let’s explore some options….

  3. Birth Control Pills: • Stops ovulation & prevents implantation. • 97-99.9% effective…IF TAKEN PROPERLY • Take 1 pill everyday, at the same time

  4. Birth Control Pill • Offers no protection against STD’s • Side effects: irregular menstrual bleeding , nausea, weight gain, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness , mood changes , blood clots (rare in women under 35 who do not smoke)

  5. Condoms • Prevents sperm from entering vagina • 88-98% effective • Thin latex sheath that fits over penis & collects sperm

  6. Birth Control Shot • Prevents ovulation • 97-99% effective • Injection once every 3 months

  7. Birth Control Shot • Offers no protection against STD’s • Side Effects: irregular or no menstrual periods , headaches, breast tenderness, depression , acne • Studies link this shot to a loss of bone density in women

  8. IUD • Prevents fertilization & ovulation, prevents sperm from entering the uterus • 98-99.9% effective • T-shaped plastic piece that is inserted into the uterus by doctor

  9. IUD • Offers no protection against STD’s • Side effects: irregular or loss of periods, expulsion or loss of the IUD — for some IUD users (particularly teens), the IUD can fall out or become displaced and not work properly , acne, breast tenderness, headaches, and nausea with the hormonal IUD • Increased risk of PID & ectopic pregnancy

  10. Birth Control Ring • Prevents ovulations, prevents sperm from entering vagina • Effectiveness is unknown..at least the same as the pill • Soft, flexible 2 inch ring inserted into vagina every month.

  11. Birth Control Ring • Offers no protection against STD’s • Side effects: irregular menstrual bleeding , nausea, weight gain, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness , mood changes , blood clots (rare in women under 35 who do not smoke) vaginal irritation or infections (mainly yeast infections) , vaginal discharge

  12. Emergency Contraception • delay ovulation , affect the movement and function of the sperm, affect the development of the uterine lining, and disrupt the actual fertilization process. • 95% effective, if taken with 24 hours • 2 Pills taken up to 72 hours after sex

  13. Emergency Contraception • No protection against STD’s • Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, and headache • SHOULD NOT BE USED AS REGULAR BIRTH CONTROL

  14. Spermicide • Kills sperm • 70% effective • Cream, gel or foam placed in the vagina before sexual intercourse

  15. Spermicide • Offers no protection against STD’s • Side Effects: irritation of the vagina and surrounding skin, urinary tract infections

  16. The Rhythm Method • Not having sex around ovulation, prevents pregnancy • 65-75% effective

  17. The Rhythm Method • Offers no protection against STD’s • No side effects

  18. Withdrawal • Keeps sperm from entering vagina • About 60% effective • Pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation

  19. Withdrawal • Offers no protection against STD’s • No Side effects

  20. Abstinence • Not having sexual Intercourse • 100% effective • Protects against most STD’s • No Side Effects

  21. Complete Abstinence • Avoiding all types of intimate genital contact • 100% effective • Complete protection against STD’s • No side effects

  22. Where can you get birth control? • Family Planning Clinics • Family Doctor • OBGYN

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