Or Get Or Get INFECTEDINFECTED

By Ken Striggles

Abstinence is the best way but if can’tThen you must use PROTECTION

12 Grade

Principles of ContraceptionPrinciples of Contraception

• Barrier Methods

•Hormonal Methods

• Surgical Methods

SEX

AbstinenceAbstinence

SEX

A decision not to engage in sexual activity

SEXAdvantages

• No unexpected

• 100% effective against HIV

• 100% effective against every STD

• More emotionally stable

SEX

DisadvantagesOf ABSTINENCE

“Sombrero”

A thin sheath of polyurethane or latex that covers the penis during sexual intercourse

“Sombrero”

“Sombrero”Advantages

• Protects against HIV, and several predominant STD’s

•Easy to use and purchase

•Most reliable form of contraceptive

“Sombrero”

Disadvantages

• Condoms diminish sensation

• Condoms interfere with spontaneity

“Sombrero”

Female Condoms

Latex or polyurethane pouch that is inserted into the vagina

Female CondomsAdvantages

Gives women control over STD’s and pregnancy

Can be inserted before sex so it doesn’t interrupt “the moment”

Female CondomsDisadvantages

May be bothersome during foreplay

Cost 4 X

more th

an male co

ndoms

Can interfere with spontaneity

HormonalHormonal

ContraceptivesContraceptives

OralOral

ContraceptivesContraceptives

“The Pill”

Disadvantages Doesn’t protect against HIV

Hormones may cause mild to severe sideeffects

Doesn’t protect against other STD’s

One may forget to take pill

OralOralContraceptivesContraceptives

1. Request a low dosage pill 2. Follow dosage carefully 3. Have regular check ups to monitor BP4. Call your doctor for SEVERE side effects

Advantages

• Change patch weekly

•More effective than most forms of contraceptives for women

Disadvantages

• Protects only against pregnancy

• Minor side effect similar to the pill

• Increased side effects for women who smoke

“ The Shot”

Advantages

Requires little attention

Women have total privacy dealing with contraception

After discontinuing women may remain infertile up to 12 months

May decrease bone density

Must go to the doctor to receive shot

Disadvantages

Male

VECTSECTOMY

Disrupts the flow of sperm from the testicles to the sperm duct

FEMALEFEMALE

HysterectomyThe removal of the uterus but notrecommended unless diseased ordamaged

Tubual SterilizationThe blocking of the oviducts thereforePreventing the eggs from reaching the oviducts

Benefits ofBenefits of

• Highly effective

•One time procedure

•Most procedures are reversible

Disadvantages toDisadvantages to

• Cost

• Surgical Procedure

• 50% chance of fertility if reversed

Insel Paul, Roth Walton. Insel Paul, Roth Walton. Core Concepts in Core Concepts in Health. Health. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004

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