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Birth Control

Birth Control. ABSTINENCE. NOT PARTICIPATING IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE ADVANTAGES No Cost No Health Risks Freedom from worry about pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Disease’s. 1. Barrier Methods. BARRIER METHODS Physical or Chemical. MALE CONDOM FEMALE CONDOM DIAPHRAGM CERVICAL CAP

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Birth Control

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  1. Birth Control

  2. ABSTINENCE NOT PARTICIPATING IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE ADVANTAGES • No Cost • No Health Risks • Freedom from worry about pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Disease’s

  3. 1. Barrier Methods

  4. BARRIER METHODSPhysical or Chemical • MALE CONDOM • FEMALE CONDOM • DIAPHRAGM • CERVICAL CAP • SPERMICIDES (FOAM & JELLIES) • VAGINAL SPONGE

  5. MALE CONDOM (98%) • Protects against sti’s • Physically stops sperm from entering the uterus.

  6. FEMALE CONDOM (95%) • BIRTH CONTROL & PROTECTS AGAINST STI’S • AVALABLE IN PHARMACIES & STORES • PREVENTS DIRECT GENITAL CONTACT & EXCHANGE OF FLUIDS

  7. DIAHRAGM (94%) DIAHRAGM SHOULD BE USED WITH A SPERMICIDE MUST BE LEFT IN FOR 6 TO 8 HOURS AFTER INTERCOURSE

  8. CERVICAL CAP (91%) USED WITH SPERMICIDE MUST BE LEFT IN 6-8 HOURS AFTER INTERCOURSE

  9. SPONGE (91%)PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL

  10. SPERMICIDE (82%) • CREAMS, JELLIES, TABLETS, SUPPOSITORIES & FOAMS • MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN USED WITH BARRIER METHODS

  11. 2. Hormonal Methods

  12. HORMONAL METHODSHormones are taken orally, injected or absorbed through skin The Hormonal Methods How does it work Prevent egg from being released. Change uterine lining & make it difficult for egg to implant. Change the cervical mucus so sperm can not easily pass through it. • ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES • TRANSDERMAL PATCH • VAGINAL RING • INJECTABLES

  13. Oral Contraceptives- “The Pill” (99.7%) • Contains estrogen & progestin • Prevents ovaries from releasing an egg • Come in packs of 21 or 28 pills • Must be taken everyday • Requires a prescription • May have side effects

  14. Injection (97%) INJECTABLE HORMONES • Injected every 1-3 months • The most common is called Depo-Provera • Does not protect against STI’s • May have side effects

  15. IMPLANTS(99%) IMPLANT DETAILS NORPLANT AFTER PLACEMENT UNDER THE SKIN • Lasts for 3 years • Contains progesterone only • Releases a steady low dose of hormone • Does not protect against STI’s • May have side effects

  16. EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL • Delays or prevents ovulation with the use of hormones • ECP will NOT terminate a pregnancy nor harm the fetus if you are pregnant. • Taken within 72 hours of intercourse (3 days)

  17. Transdermal Patch (99.7%) • Apply a small patch once a week for three weeks • Releases hormones (estrogen & progesterone) • Prevents ovaries from releasing an egg • May cause side effects • Does not protect against STI’s

  18. VAGINAL RING (92%) releases hormones into the body Kept in for 3 weeks May have side effects

  19. INTRAUTERINE METHODS (99%) Intrauterine methods - IUD IUD Information Small plastic devices that are inserted into the uterus by a physician. Remain in the uterus up to five years.

  20. Intrauterine Methods Intrauterine System IUS Information Has a copper wire coiled around the stem of its “t shaped” as well as hormones Both methods rely on chemical reactions to inhibit pregnancy

  21. STERLILIZATION METHODS (99.9%) MALE STERILIZATION - VASECTOMY • SURGERY PREVENTS SPERM FROM TRAVELING THROUGH THE VAS DEFERENCE. • REVERSIBILITY IS DIFFICULT FOR THE MOST PART IT IS PERMANENT

  22. FEMALE STERILIZATION (99.9%) TUBAL LIGATION SURGERY PREVENTS THE EGG FROM MOVING DOWN THE FALLOPIAN TUBE PERMANENT FOR THE MOST PART VERY RELIABLE

  23. 3. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING(88% to 75%) Also known as: 1. The rhythm method 2. Safe Period 3. Fertility Awareness • Avoid having sex near the time of ovulation, when a pregnancy is most likely to occur

  24. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING • CALANDAR • OVULATION • SYMPTO-THERMAL • POST-OVLATION

  25. Withdrawal Method (73%) • 27 % chance of getting pregnant • This method attempts to prevent sperm from entering the vagina PROBLEMS • Sperm is present in pre-ejaculatory fluid • The male may fail to withdraw completely before ejaculation • Does not protect against STI’s

  26. Where Can You Get The Help Your Looking For? Services offered by the Windsor Essex County Health Unit Sexual Health Clinic • :Pregnancy testing (urine) and counseling • .Birth control pills are provided at cost (to people without a drug plan), fees range from $3.50 to $13.00 • .Emergency contraception pill offered free of charge. • HIV testing (Anonymous or Confidential). • Testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections • .Depo-Provera injections can be given ($22 per injection) • .Pap tests • .Free Hepatitis B Immunization for eligible adults • .Free Condoms • .All services are provided in a confidential, relaxed, and non-judgmental atmosphere. • Leamington • Nurses clinics are available every other Wednesday. • Appointments are needed. • To make an appointment in Leamington, please call 519-326-5716 ext 2100. 

  27. Pregnancy Crisis Center (Leamington)

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