Birth Control Methods

Question 1

Implant, ie, Nexplanon

Answer 1

Placed in upper arm
•Lasts up to 5 years
•99% effective
•0-$1300
•Mechanism of action: stops ovulation and increases cervical mucus
•Needs Rx

Question 2

IUD

Answer 2

T shaped device placed in uterus
•99% effective
•Lasts up to 3-12 years, depending on type
•Contains progestin
•0-$1300
•Mechanism of action: stops ovulation, increases cervical mucas, makes uterine lining unhospitable
•Needs Rx

Question 3

Birth Control Shot, ie, Depo Provera

Answer 3

Injection received every 3 months
•Contains progestin
•96% effective
•0- $150 per month
•Mechanism of action: stops ovulation and increases cervical mucus
•Needs Rx

Question 4

Birth Control Vaginal Ring

Answer 4

NuvaRing and Annovera
•93% effective
•0-$200
•Contains estrogen and progestin
•Replace each month
•Mechanism of action: stops ovulation and increases cervical mucus
•Needs Rx

Question 5

Birth Control Patch

Answer 5

Xulane or Twirla
•93% effective
•Replace each week from belly, back, or butt
•Releases estrogen and progestin
•Mechanism of action: stops ovulation and increases cervical mucus
•0-$150
•Needs rX

Question 6

Birth Control Pill

Answer 6

93% effective
•Must take at same time each day
•Contain progestin and estrogen
•Mini-pill contains only progestin
•0-$50
•Needs Rx

Question 7

Condom

Answer 7

87% effective
•Barrier method
•Latex, plastic, or lambskin
•Latex and plastic prevent STDs
•0-$2
•Must use each time
•OTC

Question 8

Internal Condom

Answer 8

Must be used every time
•79% effective
•0-$3
•Plastic
•Protects against STDs
•OTC

Question 9

Diaphragm

Answer 9

83% effective
•0-$75
•Made of silicone
•Bendable cup placed to cover cervix
•Must use each time
•Use with spermicide
•Rx needed

Question 10

Contraceptive Sponge

Answer 10

Today Sponge
•80% effective
•0-$15
•Made of plastic and contains spermicide
•Must use each time
•OTC

Question 11

Abstinence
•100% effective
•Free
•Must use each time

Question 12

Emergency Contraception

Answer 12

Morning after pill
•Ella pill requires Rx – works slightly better than B, best to use ASAP
•Plan B pill is OTC – best within 72 hours
•IUD can be used up to five days after unprotected sex

Question 13

Teen Pregnancy Rate declining in past 20 years

Answer 13

•Declining in past 20 years
•Still highest among developed nations

•Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma are among highest

•2017 Virginia teen pregnancy rate = 19.4
•Roanoke = 53.4
•Salem = 12.7
•Alleghany region = 14.3