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2. Any agent that can prevent conception

4. Work by physically blocking the sperm from reaching the egg.

5. Most Popular Barrier Method Protect against most STD’s

6. Less popular than Male Condom

7. Dome-shaped cup prevents sperm from entering uterus

8. Alter the biochemistry of the woman’s body preventing ovulation (the release of the egg)

9. Should be worn for 3 consecutive weeks

11. Placed under the skin under the arm

12. Shot given every month Shot given every 3 months

13. Pill taken everyday

14. Female and Male Sterilization

15. Male Sterilization: Vasectomy Female Sterilization: Laparoscopy or Hysterectomy

17. Hormonal Methods: Highly Effective Barrier Methods: Inexpensive Surgical Methods: Highly Effective

19. Hormonal Methods: Does not protect STD’s Minor to Major Complications Barrier Methods: (Condoms) Diminish Sensation & Spontaneity (Diaphragm) Difficult to Insert Surgical Methods: (Male) May interfere with fertility (Female) Minor Complications

21. Hormonal Methods: Avg. Failure Rate 2% Barrier Methods: Avg. Failure Rate 17% Surgical Methods: Avg. Failure Rate 0%

23. Decision not to engage in sexual intercourse

25. Removal of penis from vagina before ejaculation

27. To add STD protection and/or contraceptive effectiveness +

30. Works Cited www.yahoo.com/images PowerPoint Clip Art Insel, Paul M. and Roth, Walton T. Core Concepts in Health. New York: McGraw- Hill, 2004