Avoiding Pregnancy Lesson 4-1

Objectives TSW analyze different birth control options TSW explain the importance of using contraceptives correctly and consistently to reduce risk of pregnancy TSW explain the importance of contraceptive counseling and services if sexually active

Health Terms Abstinence Birth control Cervix Condom Consistent Contraception Depo-Provera Ejaculate Endometrial cancer HIV (human immunodeficien cy virus) Hormone Implanon IUD (intrauterine device) Ovaries Over-the- counter PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) Prescription Semen Sexual intercourse Sperm Spermicide STD (sexually transmitted disease) Suppository Torso Uterus Vagina

Intro In the last lesson, you learned about some of the risk or consequences of becoming sexually active. On a piece of paper, list as many of those consequences as you can in a minute.

Teaching Steps Explain When a person makes the choice to become sexually active, avoiding unintended pregnancy is a very important responsibility. Even teens who are not currently sexually active need to understand different methods of preventing a pregnancy and consider their birth control options so they’ll be ready to prevent pregnancy in the future. You’re going to learn about and compare different birth control methods. Ask and Discuss What kinds of questions do you think a person needs to consider when choosing a birth control method?

Birth Control: Things to Think About When a person is ready to decide on a birth control method, he or she will want to ask these questions: Questions about Facts: How does this method work? How effective is it? Where do you get it? Will it help protect from HIV and other STDs as well as pregnancy? Can partners use it together? Can a person use it alone if the partner won’t help? Personal Questions How easy will this method be for me to get? How easy will this method be for me to use? Does this method fit with my personal or family’s values? Does this method fit with my religious and moral beliefs?

Teaching Steps Now you’re going to have a chance to become an expert on a particular birth control method. Work on your own to read about your assigned method and find the answers to the questions. Fill in the name of your assigned method in the first section on the Birth Control Guides Notes (page 9-12). Complete the notes for this method as you learn about it.

Teaching Steps Explain Which one is the best? – personal preference Choices – one they like, feel comfortable with, fits personal beliefs and values MAJOR MUST – use it correctly and consistently every time!!! Doctor – recommended to go get professional counseling, some need Rx or inserted by PhD

Assessment and Closure Exit Ticket Tell me about how becoming a teen parent would affect your life emotionally, socially, physically, and financially. Be sure to describe at least 1 effect in each of those areas. Then explain which effect would be most difficult for you and why. Be specific.