ABSTINENCE Natural Prevents pregnancy Prevents diseases No cost 100% effectiveness Always with you.
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ABSTINENCE
• Natural• Prevents pregnancy• Prevents diseases• No cost• 100% effectiveness• Always with you
MALE CONDOM
ADVANTAGES:-Reduces STI / HIV infections
-Available OTC
-Easy to use
-Inexpensive
-Reduces cervical cancer in females
-Disposable
DISADVANTAGES:-Possible irritations/allergic reactions
-Could break or tear
-Lessens the sensation
-Could interrupt the moment
FEMALE CONDOM
ADVANTAGES: -Some STI protection-Can be worn up to 8 hours-Easy to obtain-OTC-No special storage-Female is in control-Used in place of latex
DISADVANTAGES:-Noise during intercourse-Hard to insert-Could lessen the sensation-More costly that male condoms-May cause irritations
IUD
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Long term use (up to 12 years) NO STI/HIV PROTECTIONHigh effectiveness for pregnancy Insertion & removal requiredNot messy SpottingNo daily attention needed More difficult menstrual periodsInexpensive Could slip out of place
THE BIRTH CONTROL PILLADVANTAGES:
Reduce menstrual crampsMakes periods lighterSome protection against PIDHelps acneReduces risks for
endometrial & ovarian cancersovarian cystsPMS, headaches, depressionvaginal dryness & painful intercourseectopic pregnancies
DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONBleeding between periodsBreast tendernessNausea & vomitingAfter use- 1 to 2 months for menstrual cycle
to return to normalMedical Concerns:
heart attack, stroke, blood clots, liver tumors, gallstones, jaundice, high
blood pressure
TYPES: Combination Pills: Estrogen & ProgestinMini Pills: Progestin only
ORTHO-EVRA (THE PATCH)
Advantages:Use once a weekRegulates menstrual cycleSafe, simple, convenientHealth benefits similar to the Pill
Disadvantages: NO STI/HIV PROTECTIONBleeding between periodsBreast tendernessNausea & vomitingSkin irritation where patch is placedSerious health risks similar to Pill
NUVA-RING (THE VAGINAL RING)
ADVANTAGES:
Use one a month
Regular or lighter menstrual flows
Same health benefits as the Pill
DISADVANTAGES:
NO STD/HIV PROTECTION
Bleeding between periods
Breast tenderness
Nausea and vomiting
Vaginal discharge, irritation,
infections
Similar disadvantages as the Pill
DEPO-PROVERA (INJECTION)
ADVANTAGES:
Simple to use
Taken once every 3 months
Contains no estrogen
Reduces endometrial cancer
DISADVANTAGES:
NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONIrregular bleeding
Skipped or no menstrual flows
Depression
Headaches, nervousness, dizziness
IMPLANON ( IMPLANT)
ADVANTAGES:Contains no estrogenLong lasting pregnancy protection Nothing to take or change for 3 yearsHigh effectiveness in pregnancy protection
DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONNot readily available yetCostLonger, heavier periodsPain at insertion siteDiscoloring or scarring at insertion site
DIAPHRAGMADVANTAGES:
Can last up to 2 yearsEasy to carryNo effect on female’s naturalhormonesCan be inserted before sexual activity
DISADVANTAGES:Difficult to insertMay be pushed out of placeMay need to be refittedCan cause ulcerationsCan cause irritation, urinary tractinfectionsMust be used with spermicide
FEMCAP/LEA’S SHIELDADVANTAGES:
Last up to 2 years
Easy to carry
Can be inserted 6 hours before
sexual activity
Can be used while breastfeeding
Immediately reversible
DISADVANTAGES:
NO STI/HIV PROTECTION
Difficult to insert
Refitting
Needs to be cleaned after use
May shift out of place during
sexual activity
“TODAY” SPONGE
ADVANTAGES:Can be wore up to 30 hours before sexual activityCan be used during breastfeedingEasy to carryImmediately reversibleInexpensive
DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONRisk of TSSDifficult to insertCan be messyVaginal irritationVaginal dryness
SPERMICIDE
ADVANTAGES:Good back up method
Cheap
OTC
DISADVANTAGES:Messy
Must reapply for next
encounter
Must stay in 6-8 hours after use
Could cause allergic reaction
FEMALE STERILIZATION
VASECTOMY