1. Safe Sexual Relationships Planning 10 Mr Hakeem
Contraceptives
Safe Sexual Relationships
Planning 10
Mr Hakeem

2. HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES

3. Contraceptive Patch
Acts very similarly to the pill; however, this beige patch releases hormones of estrogen and progestin into the bloodstream
ADVANTAGES:
Highly effective (99%)
Can place the patch almost anywhere
Only change once a week
It sticks 98% of the time
DISADVANTAGES:
Cannot be worn for more than 7 days
MUST be changed on “Patch change day”
Do not use any body products near the patch or where you’ll be applying it
Doesn’t protect against STI’s.

4. Oral Contraceptive Pill
Also known as birth control; it prevents the ovary from releasing an egg.
ADVANTAGES:
Highly effective (99%)
Reversible
Ease the menstrual cycle
Also help in skin and hair problems
Aid in PMS and menstrual migraines
DISADVANTAGES:
Potential side effects
Does not protect against STI’s
Effectiveness can be reduced
Must be taken everyday a the same time

5. Vaginal Ring: Nuva Ring
It is a soft & flexible ring; is inserted into a woman’s vagina manually and releases preventative hormones; works like the pill
ADVANTAGES:
-99.7% effective if used correctly
- Doesn’t interrupt sexual intercourse.
-Helpful for those who have a hard time remembering to take te pill everyday.
-One ring provides contraception for a month.
-Use of the ring may ease premenstrual symptoms; bleeding will probably be lighter and less painful.
DISADVANTAGES:
Does not protect against STI’s
The ring can come out on it’s own
May cause side effects such as nausea, breast tenderness or soreness, unscheduled bleeding or headaches.
May not be suitable for women who are breastfeeding.
Can’t be used if you are over 35 and smoke.

6. OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE OPTIONS...
Injectable contraception- Depo Provera Shot (99% effectiveness)
Injected only with progestin, not estrogen
Can be used during breastfeeding
Needed only every 13 to 14 weeks
Usage of 2 or more years can cause bone loss
Causes minor weight gain
Fertility may not return for 6 to 8 months after stopping the medicine
As well as,
Intrauterine Contraception (IUC)

7. DEVICE-BASED NON-HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES

8. Female Condom ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES: Highly effective (95%)
Prevents sexually transmitted diseases
Available without prescription
Can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse
DISADVANTAGES:
Noticeable during sex
Sometimes difficult to insert or use
Can break or leak
More expensive than a male condom
Can only be used once

9. Contraceptive Sponge DISADVANTAGES: ADVANTAGES:
Sponges have an expiration date
Can be difficult to remove
May increase urinary track infection or cause vaginal inflammation
Does not protect against STI’s
Many people complain of a “numbing effect” due to the sponge.
May cause vaginal irritation
ADVANTAGES:
86% effective
Provides 12 hour protection
Can be obtained at most drugstores
Can be inserted up to an hour before sexual intercourse.
Does not require fitting with a health proffessional

10. Spermicide ADVANTAGES:
Highly effective when used with other contraceptives (upto 97%)
Kills sperm on contact
Easy to use/ easy to get
No perscription or fitting required
DISADVANTAGES:
Must be used correctly & with other contraceptives to be effective (70% when used alone)
Does not prevent STI’s
Must discontinue if slight irritation or genital tissue tear occurs
Some spermicides can leak or be messy.

11. Diaphragm ADVANTAGES: 94% effective Can be placed hours before sex
Partial protection against STIs.
Not felt by either partner during sexual intercourse.
DISADVANTAGES:
Take you some time to get used to it
Rubber can causes irritation
Should NOT be left in for 24 hours; risk of an allergic reaction or toxic shock syndrome. (similar to tampons)
You need to reapply spermicide for sex that’s more than three hours after you've inserted it

12. Cervical Cap Vs. Diaphragm

13. Tubal ligation/Occlusion & Vasectomy
PERMANENT CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS (SURGICAL)
Tubal ligation/Occlusion
&
Vasectomy

14. EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES

15. LINKS:
Birth Control Pill: Side Effects, Effectiveness, How the Pill Works, and Types." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 10 Jan < and Disadvantages of the Birth Control Shot." Advantages and Disadvantages of the Birth Control Shot | Michigan Medicine. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan <
"Non-Hormonal Contraception." Sex & U. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan <
"Vaginal Ring." Choosing a Birth Control Method: Vaginal Ring. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan <
"Hormonal Contraception." Sex & U. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan <
"Female Condom - Its Advantages & Disadvantages." Female Condom - Its Advantages & Disadvantages. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan <
"Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods-Topic Overview." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 11 Jan <
"Advantages and disadvantages of vaginal sponge." Advantages and disadvantages of vaginal sponge. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan <
"The Contraceptive Diaphragm." The Contraceptive Diaphragm - How Does It Work ? | DrEd. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan <