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(F.Y.I.- That means any thing or method used to prevent pregnancy). Contraception. Use: Female condoms fit inside a female’s vagina and provide some external protection. Not sold as commonly as male condoms Protection: 79 -95% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s.
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(F.Y.I.- That means any thing or method used to prevent pregnancy) Contraception
Use: Female condoms fit inside a female’s vagina and provide some external protection. Not sold as commonly as male condoms Protection: 79 -95% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s Use: Male condoms fit over the penis or sex toy. Also, can be cut using scissors to form a dental damn Found in most pharmacies, gas stations, and grocery stores Protection: 85-98% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STI’s Female vs. Male Condom
Hormonal Methods • Oral Contraception • The Patch (OrthoEvra) • Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing) • Depo Provera • Implanon
Oral Contraceptives Use: Small pill taken orally every day Prescription required from a doctor 92 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s The Patch Small patch releases hormones into bloodstream and is changed once a week Prescription required from a doctor 92 – 99% Effective at Preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s
NuvaRing DepoProvera Use: Hormonal ring placed around cervix, changed out every 4 weeks 92 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s Use: Hormone shot given in buttocks or arm every 3 months by a doctor 97 – 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy, no protection against STI’s Both require a prescription from a doctor
Implanon Single rod implanted under skin in the upper arm releasing hormones for 3 years 99% Effective at preventing pregnancy
Emergency Contraception aka the Morning After Pill Should be used ONLY for emergencies with no birth control used during sex or a failed birth control method Pills should be started within 72 hours of having unprotected sex Around 75% effective at preventing pregnancy
Behavioral Methods • Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal) • “Pulling out” before a male ejaculates is NOT effective in preventing pregnancy or the transmission of STI’s due to the fact that pre-ejaculate can contain sperm • 2. Abstinence - the only 100% effective protection against pregnancy
Myths Douching- This does not prevent pregnancy and often can push sperm further into the vagina, increasing chances of conception Using Two Condoms- This will create more friction and increase the chance of both condoms breaking. First Time- A female CAN get pregnant during her first sexual encounter.
Myths Menstrual Cycle- Having sex during a female’s period does not guarantee protection Hot Tub- Having sex in a hot tub will not prevent pregnancy, nor does having sex in any other body of water Urinating- While urinating after sex is a good idea to decrease the chances of infection, it does not prevent pregnancy.
For more information on methods of contraception, contact: ECU Student Health Service 328-6841 gotquestions@ecu.edu Campus Wellness 328-5171 campuswellness@ecu.edu