Contraception Flashcards
Benefits of Family Planning
- Improved health of women
- Lower rates of induced abortions
- Fewer unwanted pregnancies and births
- Improved socioeconomic status
4 Major Types of Contraception
- Behavioral
- Barrier
- Hormonal
- Permanent
Fertility Awareness, Combined Methods
Use of a barrier method during fertile days
Natural Family Planning
Abstinence during fertile days
Fertility Awareness Methods
- Basal body temperature method
- Ovulation method (Billings method)
- Calendar rhythm method
- Symptothermal method
Basal Body Temperature Method
Take temperature every morning; record on graph; 3-4 months
Ovulation Method (Billings Method)
Cervical mucus
Calendar Rhythm Method
Ovulation occurs day 14
Symptothermal Method
Several factors combined: temperature, mucus
Situational Contraceptives
- Abstinence
- Lactational amenorrhea
- Coitus interruptus
Why is coitus interruptus a poor method of birth control?
Withdrawal fails because
- Demands great self-control on part of male
- Preejaculatory fluid can contain sperm (increases after recent ejaculation)
Is douching after intercourse an effective method of birth control?
No, it can actually facilitate conception
Spermicides
Inserted into the vagina before intercourse; works by destroying sperm by disrupting the cell membrane Nonoxynol-9 available as: - Jelly - Foam - Vaginal film - Suppository
Barrier Contraceptives
Work by blocking the transport of sperm to the ovum, immobilizing sperm, or are lethal against them; often used with a spermicide
- Male condom
- Female condom
- Diaphragm
- Cervical cap
- Vaginal sponge
Male Condom Effectiveness
86%
Male Condom Advantages
- Small, disposable, inexpensive
- No SE (except if latex allergy)
- Protection against both pregnancy and STIs (except with natural “skin” condoms made from lamb’s intestines)
Male Condoms Disadvantages
- Breakage
- Displacement
- Perineal or vaginal irritation
- Dulled sensation
* * KY jelly can be used to prevent possible condom breakage or irritation if the condom is not lubricated or if the vagina is dry
Female Condom Advantages
- Available OTC
- May be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse
- Pre-lubricated
- Better protection than other methods against some pathogens (covers some of vulva)
Female Condoms Disadvantages
- Not designed to be used with male condom
- High cost
- Noisy during intercourse
- Cumbersome feel of the condom
- Slightly less reliable than the diaphragm, male condom, vaginal sponge, cervical cap
Diaphragm Fitting
Requires fitting by HCP and re-eval
- After each childbirth
- 10-15 weight gain or loss
- Annually