Mr. Bower
Pregnancy Prevention
Name ________
Teen Age Pregnancy: You May Think you know but you have no idea!!
1. Most high school students are having sex. True False?
•False
•Recent data show that less than half of high school students report having had sexual
intercourse and more than half report that they are virgins.
•2. What is the only 100% effective way to prevent a pregnancy?
The only 100 percent way to be sure you do not get pregnant or get somebody pregnant is
not to have sex. Contraception (i.e., condoms, birth control pills, Depo-Provera, etc.)
helps to prevent pregnancy if you use it correctly and every single time you have sex, but
no contraceptive method is 100 percent effective except abstinence.
3. If you don't use any form of contraception/protection when you have sex, what
are your chances of becoming pregnant within one year?
•If you have unprotected sex, you have an 85 percent chance of becoming pregnant
within one year.
4. Do most teens who have had sex wish they had waited? Yes or No?
•Yes: In a recent poll conducted by the National Campaign, 63 percent of teens who have
had sexual intercourse said they wish they had waited. (In the poll, 55 percent of teen
boys and 70 percent of teen girls said they wish they had waited to have sex.)
5. How many girls become pregnant at least once before the age of 20?
•About 35 percent of girls in the United States will become pregnant at least once before
the age of 20 -- 850,000 a year.
6. What percentage of teen mothers get their high school diploma?
A. 25% B. 32% C. 50% D. 72%
•Less than one-third of teens who have children before age 18 ever get their high school
diploma.
7. About 50% of the fathers marry the teen mothers of their first children. True
False
•False: About 20% of the fathers marry the teen mothers of their first children. And, on
average, the remaining 80 percent pay less than $800 annually for child support -- that is
less than $16 a week.
8. What percent of pregnancies among teens are accidental?
•The vast majority -- approximately 85% -- of teen pregnancies are unplanned and 79%
are to unmarried teens.
9. True or False? You can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from having
oral sex
•True: You can get a sexually transmitted infection from oral sex, as well as other forms
of sexual activity.
10. The daughters of teen mothers are more likely to become teen mothers
themselves. True or False?
•True: The daughters of teen mothers are 22% more likely to become teen mothers
themselves. In addition, the children of teen mothers are at greater risk of abuse and
neglect than children born to older parents. Children of teen mothers tend to have lower
birth weights and are more likely to perform poorly in school. The sons of teen mothers
are 13% more likely to end up in prison
So what would it be like being a Teen Age Mommy?
List at least 5 areas of concern as a group & discuss
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Facts & Stats about Teenage Pregnancy
The initiation of sexual intercourse early in life is associated with an increased number
of sex partners putting one at greater risk for STI’s
When a person has_______ or more sexual partners in a life time they have 14-16
times the rate of developing cancer than someone with sexual partner.
The risk of developing __________ of the cervix is doubled in women who began
sexual activity before the age of ________
 The cervix of a young teenager, pregnant for the first time is invariably small and
tightly closed and especially liable to damage on dilation.
The Cold Hard Truth
•1 out of every 10 teenage sexual encounters results in an_____________ pregnancy.
•84% of all teen pregnancies happens on the ____________
•86% of all teen sexual encounters are _________________
•82%of all teen pregnancies were a result of ______________
•So what if you just can’t help yourself, then maybe this will help you think twice about
it!!
Raising a child-Are you really ready???
•It’s a 24/7 responsibility
•You are always ____________________ or care giver-it doesn’t matter!
•Lack of identity -Studies show that babies without affection & daily bonding to
biological parents show signs of low self esteem, lack of confidence and
aggressive/abusive behavior
Reasons why people choose to abstain
•Allows for a _____________________ without the added pressure of sexual intercourse
•To “wait” for the right partner
•To support personal, moral, or religious beliefs and values
•Have fun with friends without ___________________
•Pursue school, career, or extracurricular activities
•Prevent pregnancy
•Prevent sexually transmitted infections
Contraceptives Alternatives & Methods
Mechanical methods
1. Rhythm Method- Timed with the women’s 28 day cycle. Not effective why?
2. _____________ - barrier
•3-20% failure (doesn’t work in the drawer/pocket)
•Latex – effective in helping to
protect against STI’s
•Animal sheath condoms do not
•Latex in condoms – destroyed by heat
3. Diaphragm
–Must use spermicide
–Stays in place 6 – 24 hrs
Both must be fitted by DX.
4. Cervical Cap
–Must use spermicide
–May be in place 48 hrs
Contraceptives Alternatives & Methods
Hormonal Methods
1..Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) / Patches
•Estrogen (stops egg production)
___________________
•High blood pressure
•Blood clots
•Failure 2%
•Should NOT use this if you
•Must be taken for a full
smoke
28 days before effective
Hormonal - The Contraceptive Pill
•The pill can be appropriate for teens, even when not having intercourse for the
following reasons:
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irregular cycle
severe cramps
acne
•2. Contraceptive Implant
• MATCHSTICK SIZED CAPSULES ARE SURGICALLY IMPLANTED INTO A
WOMAN’S ARM
•3. Depro-Provera
•Injection that lasts for 3 months
•Must be repeated every 3 months
Hormonal methods
4. The Patch = Ortho Evra
•A thin plastic patch that is placed on the skin – arm, stomach, buttocks
•The patch is a skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks or upper body that
releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream to prevent ovulation.
This method is helpful for women who find it difficult to remember to take a daily birth
control pill, but can remember to replace the patch weekly.
5. NUVA RING –Hormonal method
•About NuvaRing
•NuvaRing is a comfortable, flexible ring about 2” in diameter. You insert it into your
vagina once a month — the exact position isn’t important for it to work. Once inside,
NuvaRing releases a continuous low dose of hormones to prevent pregnancy. NuvaRing
is as effective as the Pill when used as directed, but you don’t have to take it every day.
You leave NuvaRing in place for 3 weeks, then remove it for a 1-week ring-free period.
You should get your period during this “week off.” (Using NuvaRing as prescribed, you
will continue to be protected from pregnancy during the ring-free week.) Exactly 1 week
after you take NuvaRing out, you insert a new one.
Surgical Methods
Tubal Ligation –permanent - Cutting of the fallopian tubes
– operations have risks
•+ permanent
2. Vasectomy – permanent - Cutting of the vas deferens
–Partner ? what if later situation changes
–? Bank sperm just in case
UNRELIABLE METHODS
1. Rhythm - the female must have a VERY regular 28 day cycle
2. Withdrawal - females….don’t fall for it!
3. Douching – just doesn’t work!
Abstinence: The right way right now!!!
Only certain means to an end approach with sex.
Prevents __________________
Avoids unwanted pregnancies
No risk = ____________________
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Good things come to those who wait!!!
It’s your choice…Can you do it? Yes you can!!!!