Contraception

Question 1

What types of contraception can you use?

Answer 1

Condoms, the pill, coil IUD, diaphragm, sterilisation ( where the tubes are tied)

Question 2

What are the advantages of using a condom?

Answer 2

1. It lowers the risk of either partner getting an STI.
2. It is cheap
3. It has a high success rate

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of using a condom?

Answer 3

1. You have to use a new one every time you have sexual intercourse.
2. The condom can break
3. Some women are allergic to latex

Question 4

What are the advantages of using pills

Answer 4

1. It is very effective

2. It makes menstrual periods lighter and more regular

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of using pills?

Answer 5

1. It does not protect against STIs
2. You need to remember to take the tablets at the same time everyday
3. It needs a prescription

Question 6

What are the advantages of using an IUD?

Answer 6

1. It is effective against pregnancy
2. It is comfortable as neither person can feel the string
3. Does not need daily attention

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of using an IUD?

Answer 7

1. It does not protect against STIs

2. There is a small risk of infection

Question 8

What are the advantages of using a diaphragm?

Answer 8

1. Does not need to be directly before intercourse

2. Does not need to be taken out between acts of intercourse

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of using a diaphragm?

Answer 9

1. It doesn’t protect against STIs

2. It is expensive

Question 10

What are the advantages of sterilization?

Answer 10

1. It is very effective against pregnancy.

2. It is a one time decision that will provide protection against pregnancy forever

Question 11

What are the disadvantages of sterilization?

Answer 11

1. You need to have surgery
2. It is expensive
3. It doesn’t protect against STIs