Darius Hodge 9-12 th Grade

Any agent that can prevent conception

Work by physically blocking the sperm from reaching the egg.

Most Popular Barrier Method Protect against most STD’s

Less popular than Male Condom

Dome-shaped cup prevents sperm from entering uterus

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

Should be worn for 3 consecutive weeks

Placed under the skin under the arm

Shot given every month Shot given every 3 months

Pill taken everyday

Female and Male Sterilization

Male Sterilization: Vasectomy Female Sterilization: Laparoscopy or Hysterectomy

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

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

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

Decision not to engage in sexual intercourse

Removal of penis from vagina before ejaculation

To add STD protection and/or contraceptive effectiveness +

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