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. .
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

Method: Total Abstinence

Category: Abstinence

Description: No sexual activity

Effectiveness %: 100 % How do you obtain this? Possible side effects: N/A None / No STIs Other: This is the only 100% effective method of birth

control ***** NO STIs

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 females 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 STIS

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