1. Contraception and Abortion
Chapter 6
Contraception and Abortion

2. A Brief History of Contraception and Abortion
People have attempted to control their fertility for thousands of years.

3. Overview of Birth Control Today
Modern technology has brought great advances in contraceptive technology.
Many forms of birth control are close to 100% effective.
Correct and consistent use of most contraceptive methods results in a low risk of pregnancy.

4. Contraceptive Choices for Sexually Active Women

5. Barrier Methods of Birth Control
Male Condom
Female Condom
Diaphragm
Cervical Cap
Vaginal Sponge

6. Male Condom Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

7. Female Condom Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

8. Diaphragm Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability Advantages
Disadvantages

9. Cervical Cap Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

10. Placement of the Cervical Cap

11. Vaginal Sponge Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

12. Mechanical Methods of Birth Control
Intrauterine Devices

13. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

14. Placement of the IUD

15. Chemical Methods of Birth Control
Spermicides for use with the condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, and those found in sponge

16. Spermicides Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

17. Hormone-Based Contraceptives
Oral Contraceptives
Injectable Contraceptives
Implants

18. Oral Contraceptives Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

19. Injectable Contraceptives
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

20. Birth Control Implants
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

21. Surgical Methods of Birth Control
Sterilization
Male: Vasectomy
Female: Tubal Ligation

22. Sterilization Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

23. Laparoscopy

24. Vasectomy

25. Fertility Awareness Methods
Cervical Mucus Monitoring
The Calendar Method
The Basal Body Temperature Method

26. Cervical Mucus Monitoring
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

27. The Calendar Method Method of Use Effectiveness Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

28. The Calendar or Rhythm Method

29. The Calendar or Rhythm Method

30. Basal Body Temperature Method
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

31. Basal Body Temperature

32. Postcoital Contraception
Emergency Contraception

33. Emergency Contraception
Method of Use
Effectiveness
Cost and Availability
Advantages
Disadvantages

34. ABORTION Surgical Methods: Medical Methods: Vacuum aspiration
Suction curettage
Dilation and Curettage
Dilation and Evacuation
Hysterotomy
Medical Methods:
Mifepristone (RU-486)

35. New and Future Contraceptive Technology
The Contraceptive Future for Women
The Contraceptive Future for Men