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Birth Control

Birth Control. Abstinence =Abstaining from having sexual relations with anyone. Effectiveness=100% against STD’s & Pregnancy COST=Free Birth Control Pill =28 day pill pack that prevents ovulation. Must have a prescription and exam. Effectiveness=99% against pregnancy Cost=$5.00-$20.00.

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Birth Control

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  1. Birth Control Abstinence=Abstaining from having sexual relations with anyone. Effectiveness=100% against STD’s & Pregnancy COST=Free Birth ControlPill=28 day pill pack that prevents ovulation. Must have a prescription and exam. Effectiveness=99% against pregnancy Cost=$5.00-$20.00

  2. Progestin in pill thickens mucus Causes No Ovulation Must be taken daily, time released

  3. Norplant • Minor surgical procedure where device is placed under the skin. Prevents ovulation by releasing a hormone into the body for a 5 year time period. • Effectiveness=99% against pregnancy • Cost=$500-$700

  4. Depro Provera • Hormone injection that lasts for 3 months to prevent pregnancy • Effectiveness=99.7% against pregnancy • No protection against STD’s • Cost=$20-40

  5. Male Condom • Protects against pregnancy & STD’s. • Available over the counter. • Do not buy Lambskin only Latex • Use only water based lubricants Effectiveness=97% against pregnancy & STD’s Cost=$1.00

  6. Female Condom • Fits inside the vagina with outer edges covering labia (External genitalia) • Sold over the counter • Effectiveness=85-95% against preg. & STD’s • Cost=$2.00

  7. Spermicidal Creams • Cream forms a block over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. • Must be inserted before intercourse • Needs to be applied each time sex is performed. • Available over the counter • Effectiveness=80% • Cost=Under $10.00

  8. Withdrawal • The Pull-Out method • Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant each year. • The withdrawal method does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. • Pre-ejaculate can pick up enough sperm left in the urethra from a previous ejaculation to cause pregnancy. • Effectiveness=70% • Cost=Free

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