Contraception Flashcards
Non-Hormonal Contraception
Female condom
Male condom
Natural family planning (NFP)
Diaphragm and spermicide
Female Condom Benefits
STI prevention
Effective if used correctly
Can be placed in advance (8 hrs)
Female Condom Cons
Expensive
Noisy
Cumbersome
Male Condom Benefits
STI prevention
Widely available
Effective if used correctly
Male Condom Cons
Decreased sensitivity
Can not be placed in advance
Possible breakage
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Benefits
Free
In-tune with body
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Cons
Not always effective
Requires lot of tracking (temp, menstrual cycle, or mucous)
Diaphragm & Spermicide Benefits
No hormones
Effective if used correctly
Can be placed in advance (6 hrs)
Diaphragm & Spermicide Cons
Location specific (have to have it handy)
Requires comfort w/ placing
Copper IUD Benefits
No hormones
Very effective (99.4%)
Long-acting method (10 yrs)
Don’t have to think about it
Emergency contraception if placed w/in 5 days of intercourse
Copper IUD Cons
Uncomfortable placement
Increased menstrual bleeding
Increased menstrual cramping
Risk of uterine perforation
Can’t have if allergic to copper
Progesterone Only IUD Benefits
Very effective (99.8%)
Long acting (3-8 yrs depending on type)
Usually reduction or elimination of menstrual bleeding
Types of Progesterone Only IUD
Mirena
Kyleena
Skyla
Liletta
Progesterone Only IUD Cons
Uncomfortable placement
Unpredictable menstrual bleeding
Risk of uterine perforation
What happens with IUD and the body’s hormones?
The IUD takes over the hormones and the body stops producing them
Other Progesterone Only Contraception
Depo Provera
Nexplanon
Mini-Pill
Depo Provera
Administered via IM or SQ injection Q10-14 weeks
Depo Provera Benefits
Infrequent dosing
Very effective if on-time (99.8%)
Usually reduction/elimination of menstrual bleeding