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Do Now… Write the answers to the following questions. How are STDs spread? Which STDs can be transmitted even if a condom is used? Name 3 side effects that STDs can cause if left untreated. Which STD is commonly referred to as the “The Clap?” What are the 4 forms of contraception?.
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Do Now…Write the answers to the following questions • How are STDs spread? • Which STDs can be transmitted even if a condom is used? • Name 3 side effects that STDs can cause if left untreated. • Which STD is commonly referred to as the “The Clap?” • What are the 4 forms of contraception?
CONTRACEPTION Senior Health
Forms of Contraception • 4 Forms of Contraception • Behavioral • Barrier • Hormonal • Surgical
Behavioral Methods • Abstinence • Withdrawal • Fertility Awareness
ABSTINENCE • 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
WITHDRAWAL • 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
Fertility Awareness – “Calendar Method” • 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
Barrier Methods • Male Condom • Female Condom • Spermicidal Foam/Jelly • Sponge • Diaphragm & Cervical Cap
MALE CONDOM • 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
FEMALE 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
Spermicide (Foam/Jelly) • 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)
SPONGE • 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….
DIAPHRAGM & CERVICAL CAP • 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….
Hormonal Methods • Birth Control Pill • The Patch • Vaginal Ring • The Shot • Emergency Contraception • IUD • Implant
BIRTH CONTROL PILL • 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.
THE PATCH • 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
How does this patch thingy work? Video on The Patch
VAGINAL RING/NUVA-RING • 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