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BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

- No method
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: Convenient
3. 1 disadvantage: Easy to get pregnant
4. Something you didnt know: 15% of women dont get pregnant after
sex
- Birth Control Pill
1. Does it need a prescription: Yes
2. 1 advantage: May improve acne
3. 1 disadvantage: No protection against STIs, including HIV
4. Something you didnt know: The pill is taken once a day
- Transdermal Patch
1. Does it need a prescription: Yes
2. 1 advantage: Dont have to remember to take a pill everyday.
3. 1 disadvantage: Possible skin irritation where the patch is placed
4. Something you didnt know: The patch absorbs hormones through the
skin.
- Contraceptive Ring
1. Does it need a prescription: Yes
2. 1 advantage: Easy reversible
3. 1 disadvantage: May accidentally slip out under certain condition
4. Something you didnt know: The ring stays in the vagina for 21 days.
- Injection Method
1. Does it need a prescription: Yes
2. 1 advantage: Each injection lasts 12 weeks
3. 1 disadvantage: No protection against STIs, including HIV

4. Something you didnt know: Injection than contains only the female
hormone progesterone.
- Intrauterine Device (IUD)
1. Does it need a prescription: Yes
2. 1 advantage: Once inserted, nothing to be remembered
3. 1 disadvantage: Strings need to be checked to make sure the IUD is in
place
4. Something you didnt know: The string prevents the egg from meeting
the sperm and attaching to the wall of the uterus
- Male Condom
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: Helps prevent HIV,including STIs, if used correctly.
3. 1 disadvantage: May break if not used correctly
4. Something you didnt know: Thin sheath usually made of latex
- Female Condom
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: No need to see a doctor or healthcare provider
3. 1 disadvantage: May make noise during intercourse
4. Something you didnt know: Polyurethane sheath contains two rings
- Sponge
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: Non- latex
3. 1 disadvantage: Increased the risk of bladder and yeast infection, and
BV.
4. Something you didnt know: Soft, small foam sponge is inserted into
the vagina to cover the cervix
- Spermicides

1. Does it need a prescription: No


2. 1 advantage: Available at pharmacy section of many stores.
3. 1 disadvantage: No protection against HIV, STIs.
4. Something you didnt know: Chemical that kills the sperm or make
the sperm unable move towards the egg
- Abstinence
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: No cost
3. 1 disadvantage: May need to confront the pressure from the society
4. Something you didnt know: Need to decide your sexual limits and
talk about them to your partner.
- Sterilization
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: Long term method of birth control
3. 1 disadvantage: Very difficult and expensive to reverse the procedure
4. Something you didnt know: Both the tubes where an egg become
fertilized by the sperm are closed.
- Fertility Awareness
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: No side effect
3. 1 disadvantage: Require time and commitment
4. Something you didnt know: Can use methods such as daily
temperature taking or checking cervical mucus change
- Withdrawal
1. Does it need a prescription: No
2. 1 advantage: Can be used anytime
3. 1 disadvantage: Males cant always control when they will ejaculate

4. Something you didnt know: Penis is withdrawn or removed from the


vigna before ejaculation

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