Contraceptives Contraceptives What is birth control and how

Contraceptives

Contraceptives What is birth control, and how does it work? How does a woman prevent herself from becoming pregnant https: //commons. wikimedia. org/w/index. php? title=File%3 AContraception_%E 2%80%93_Ho w_to_Prevent_Unwanted_Pregnancy. webm

Contraceptives Any methods of birth control have side effects, and every method has a side effects small percentage of failure

Methods of contraception Typical use Failure Method Perfect use failure No birth control 85% Combination pill 9% 0. 3% Progestin-only pill 13% 1. 1% Sterilization (female) 0. 5% Sterilization (male) 0. 15% 0. 1% Condom (female) 21% 5% Condom (male) 18% 2% Copper IUD 0. 8% 0. 6% Hormonal IUD 0. 2% Patch 9% 0. 3% Vaginal ring 9% 0. 3% MPA shot 6% 0. 2% Implant 0. 05% Diaphragm and spermicide 12% 6% Fertility awareness 24% 0. 4– 5% Withdrawal 22% 4% Lactational amenorrhea method (6 months failure rate) 0– 7. 5%[] <2%]

Groups of contraceptives Hormonal methods Barrier methods Intrauterine device Natural methods Emergency

Hormonal methods • Vaginal Ring • Birth control pach • Birth control pills

Hormonal methods

Hormonal methods Antibaby pill containing estrogen and progesterone that suppresses ovulation. Must be taken daily. 1 -2 % Failure Needs a prescription

Barrier methods • • • Male condom Female condom Diaphragm Spermicides Esterization

Barrier methods Male Condom: Male Condom latex In drugstores Single use 11 % Failure Best protection against sexually transmitted diseases

Barrier methods Female Condom: Female Condom more expensive 21 % Failure Best protection against sexually transmitted diseases

Barrier methods Diaphragm-cervical cap If left in the vagina for more than 24 hours , it causes urinary and vaginal infections 17 -23% Failure only to be used during intercourse

Barrier methods Spermicides 20% or more failure Sterilization: vasectomy 1% failure tubal ligation 1% failure

Intrauterine Device IUD (intrauterine device) T-shaped device inserted in the uterus during a visit at the doctor´s Can remain in place for a minimum of 3 years. Non-hormonal (copper)and hormonal Less than 1 % Failure https: //www. plannedparenthood. org/learn/birthcontrol/iud

Natural methods Fertility awareness-natural fertility planning Techniques for determining and monitoring fertile days of the menstrual cycle: • Basal body temperature • Cervical secretions • Calendar Needs regular periods within a 26 –to-32 day range.

Natural methods Fertility-Fertility awareness 25 % Failure