1. CONTRACEPTION
OBJ: IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE THE USE AND EFFECTIVENESS VARIOUS FORMS OF CONTRACEPTION

2. Bellwork
Identify the following forms of contraception.

3. Give out brochures Review services at the Health Department

4. How does a woman get pregnant?
Reproductive Health
How does a woman get pregnant?

5. ABSTINENCE Not engaging in sexual intercourse
100% effective against pregnancy and STDs
Allows couples to explore other ways of showing affection

6. MUST SEE A DOCTOR

7. BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Hormonal form of contraception
Stops ovaries from releasing eggs
Prescribed by a doctor
If very careful: % effective against pregnancy
Taken orally everyday
No protection from STDs or HIV

8. DEPO-PROVERA A Shot of artificial hormones given by a doctor
Stops ovaries from releasing eggs
If very careful: 99% effective against pregnancy
Shot last 3 months
Not protection from STDs or HIV
May cause negative side effects: weight gain, spotting, and/or hair loss

9. PATCH Hormonal form of contraception Stops ovaries from releasing eggs
Prescribed by a doctor
If very careful: 99% effective against pregnancy
Patch is placed on the skin for one week at a time for three weeks. During the forth week, no patch is worn and the woman has her period.
No protection from STDs or HIV

10. VAGINAL RING Hormonal form of contraception
Stops ovaries from releasing eggs
Prescribed by a doctor
If very careful: 99% effective against pregnancy
Ring is put into the vagina, left in for three weeks, and then removed. The women will have her period during the forth week.
No protection from STDs or HIV

11. IMPLANON Hormonal form of contraception
Stops ovaries from releasing eggs
If very careful: 99% effective against pregnancy
A small rod is inserted under the skin of the inside arm by a doctor and left in for three years
No protection from STDs or HIV

12. IUD Small device put inside the womb by a doctor
Prevents sperm from fertilizing egg
Copper-T does not contain hormones
Mirena does contain small amount of hormones
If very careful: 99% effective against pregnancy
Last 5-10 years
Should not be used by women with multiple partners
No protection from STDs and HIV

13. DIAPHRAGM
Small rubber cup that fits inside the vagina, over the cervix
Used with spermicide that kills sperm
Fitted by a doctor
If very careful: 94% effective against pregnancy
Put in prior to sex and left for 6 hours after sex
No protection against STDs and HIV

14. STERILIZATION Operation that makes a person unable to have a baby
Permanent
Both men and women can be sterilized
99% effective against pregnancy
No protection from STDs or HIV

15. Can buy at Drug Store

16. MALE CONDOM
Fits over an erect penis and catches sperm when the man ejaculates
Can buy in drug stores
Protects against STDs and HIV
If very careful: 98% effective against pregnancy
Do not use “novelty” condoms for intercourse
Why Do they break?
The condom is old (check the expiration date)
Heat and friction causes the latex to break down
Did not leave space at the tip for the fluid

17. FEMALE CONDOM Placed inside of woman’s vagina prior to sex
Protects against STDs and HIV
Can be bought at drug stores
If very careful, 98% effective against pregnancy

18. SPERMICIDE Chemicals that kill sperm Put into the vagina before sex
Used in a long term committed relationship (health dept.)
Bought at drug store
If very careful, 82% effective against pregnancy
Can be used with condoms
No protection against STDs or HIV

19. SPONGE
The sponge is put into the vagina and covers the cervix; it kills sperm by releasing spermicide
The sponge is moistened with water
Put in prior to sex and left in for 6 hours after sex
Can be bought at the drug store
Effectiveness ranges from 75-90% against pregnancy
It can be used with other forms of contraception
No protection against STDs or HIV

20. MORNING AFTER PILL (PLAN B)
Can use up to 5 days after unprotected sex
The sooner it is taken, it increases the effectiveness against pregnancy
Can be bought at a drug store if a person is 18 or older
Cost: approx. 50 dollars
Side effects: headache, nausea, vomiting, irregular vaginal bleeding

21. Partner Activity
Use your notes on contraception to complete the following activity: 1. Go to an open station 2. Read the real life scenario 3. Choose the form of contraception that will be best for that couple 4. Number paper 1-8

22. QUESTION 1
What is the only form of contraception that helps protect against STDs and HIV?

23. QUESTION 2
What hormonal form of contraception is inserted into the vagina and left in for three weeks before removing it? It is very effective against pregnancy but there is no protection against STDs.

24. QUESTION 3
What form of contraception looks like a small “T” and is surgically put inside the uterus by a doctor? It is effective for 5-10 years against pregnancy. There is no protection against STDs.

25. QUESTION 4
Julie and Darius want to have sex tonight. They are in a long term committed relationship. Julie has not been to the doctor to discuss any forms of contraception. They do plan on going to the drug store this afternoon. What are two forms of contraception that they could purchase?

26. QUESTION 5
Which hormonal form of contraception looks like a small rod and is inserted under the skin of the inside of the arm by the doctor? It is effective against pregnancy for 3 years.

27. QUESTION 6
Addison has decided to have sex with her boyfriend, Todd. Todd has had many sexual partners and has not been tested for STDs or HIV. She wants to get on a hormonal form of contraception. She is very forgetful so does not need a form of contraception that requires her to remember daily or weekly. What two forms of contraception do you suggest that will protect her from STDs and pregnancy?

28. QUESTION 7
What is the only form of contraception that is 100% effective against pregnancy and STDs?