SOCIAL / PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
CONTRACEPTION CHOICES
C. Davis
OBJECTIVES:
9.ICR.2.1 – Critique skills and strategies that are
used to promote abstinence from sexual activity in
terms of their effectiveness.
9.ICR.2.2 – Explain the consequences of early and
unprotected sexual behaviors.
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9.ICR.3.4 – Exemplify decision- making skills and
problem solving regarding safe and effective use of
methods to prevent unintended pregnancy
WHAT IS CONTRACEPTION ?
1st it is not a method to reduce STIs.
They work in a variety of ways
Device – or action used to prevent pregnancy and it
can be chemical
VOCABULARY
Abstinence –
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Antibodies –
Casual Contact –
Epidemic –
Hemophiliac –
High Risk Behavior
VOCABULARY
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) –
Syringes –
T- helper cells –
Transfusion –
Transmitted –
Vaccine –
Monogamous marriage –
Bacteria –
Virus
ABSTINENCE
NO SEX
A
Method: Total Abstinence
Category: Abstinence
Description: No sexual activity
Effectiveness %: 100 %
How do you obtain this?
Possible side effects: N/A None / No STI’s
Other: This is the only 100% effective method of birth
control ***** NO STI’s
REASONS TO BE ABSTINENT
ACTIVITY
GET IN A GROUP OF 4 AROUND YOU- TALK ABOUT THIS &
GIVE AT LEAST 6 REASONS PER TOPIC
Personal Reasons:
Relationship Reasons:
Health Reasons:
Pill
Method: Pill
Category: Chemical
Description: A pill composed of synthetic
hormones that stops the ovary from
releasing an egg (prevents ovulation)
Effectiveness %: 99%
How to obtain this?: See gynecologist or family
planning clinic. Must have a
prescription.
Possible side effects: Nausea, weight gain, spotting
dangerous –over 35 years & a
smoker. Possibility: STI
Spermicidal foams jellies
and creams
Method: Spermicidal foams, Jellies & Creams
Category: Chemical
Description: These act as a physical barrier and contains a
sperm – killing chemical. (Best used with a
condom). ( Placed in the female’s vagina to kill
to kill sperm- cannot get into the uterus)
Effectiveness % - 78% - 85% ( alone)
How do you obtain this? Drug store, supermarket
over – the counter
Possible side effects: Irritation
Other: Used every time – inserted deep in the vagina
area
**** NO STD protection
Condom
Method: Condom
Category: Mechanical
Description: Placed over an erect penis. It prevents
semen from entering the vagina. ( used
with spermicidal –foam )
Effectiveness %; 90 – 98 % - Alone
95 – 98% - Spermicidal Condom
How do you obtain this? Drugstore, supermarket
over –the counter
Possible side effects: Slight possibility of breakage
or leakage. Allergic
Other: Allergic to natural rubber or latex. If
condom has come into contact with oil in any
form: baby oil, mineral oil, petroleum jelly =
Oil rots rubber.
* * * Offers some protection against – STI’S
Diaphragm
Method: Diaphragm
Category: Mechanical
Description: Large rubber cap which covers the cervix –
Must be used with spermicide
Effectiveness %: 87 – 95%
How do you obtain this? See a gynecologist or family
planning clinic for fitting and
directions for use
Possible side effects: Irritation
Other: Latex or natural rubber – sensitivity
* * * NO STI protection
PATCH
Method: Patch
Category: Mechanical & Chemical
Description: Change every week –worn on the
skin. Contains hormones – prevents
eggs from ripening in the ovaries.
( wears for 3 weeks off 1 week for
menstrual period)
Effectiveness %: 92-99%
How do you obtain this? See gynecologist or
health clinic –need a prescription
Possible side effects: Headache, bleeding
between menstrual cycles
Other: Not recommended for women over 35 years who
smoke
* * * NO STI protection
IUD – T- 388
Method: T-388 ( IUD)
Category: Mechanical
Description: Looks like a T , plastic device. Prevents egg from
attaching to wall of uterus.
Effectiveness % : 98 % - 99 %
How do you obtain this? – See gynecologist check
after 1st menstrual
period – 1time a year.
Possible side effects: Irregular bleeding, abdominal pain,
nausea & headache
Other: *** NO STI Protection
Depo Provera
Method: Depo Provera
CATegory: Chemical
Description: An injection (shot) containing hormones that
prevent pregnancy -3 months
prevents eggs from ripening in the
ovaries.
Effectiveness% - 98% - 99%
How do you obtain effects: Must see a doctor.
Possible side effects: Bleeding, headache
Other: ( NO STI protection )
Nuva Ring
Method: Nuva Ring
Category: Chemical & Mechanical
Description: Vaginal ring which contains hormones that
prevent the eggs from ripening in the ovaries.
( left for 3 weeks the taken out 1 week for
menstrual period –new one put in)
Effectiveness % - 98 % -99 %
How to obtain this?: See a doctor
Possible side effects: Break through bleeding
Other: * * * No STI protection
Vasectomy
Method: Vasectomy
Category: Mechanical
Description: The Vas Deference is cut & tied.
No sperm in the semen. The
operation takes usually
15 to 20 minutes and is performed
by a urologist.
Effectiveness % - 99%
How do you obtain this?: See a urologist
Possible side effects: Initial discomfort at the site
of surgery. ( Rest a few days)
Other: See doctor & Pathologist will check to
to see everything –ok
* * * * NO STI Protection
Tubal Ligation
Method: Tubal Ligation
Category: Mechanical
Description: The fallopian tubes are cut & Tied or
clamped. The egg cannot be fertilized
by the sperm.
Effectiveness % - 99 %
How to obtain this?: See a gynecologist. This
procedure usually requires
general anesthesia and a
brief hospital stay.
Possible Side Effects: Initial Discomfort.
Other: Menstruation still occurs
* * * No STI PROTECTION
