contraception/birth control Flashcards
Contraception
Preventing conception (preventing the sperm and the egg from uniting)
Birth Control
Preventing birth from taking place
IUD
Emergency contraceptive pills
Surgical Abortion
Methods of Contraception
Male condoms - 97% effectiveness
Oral Contraceptives - Birth Control
97 – 99%
Transdermal Contraceptives: Evra Patch -
97 – 99%
NUVARing - Soft flexible ring (5.4cm) inserted into the vagina
98%
Emergency Contraception: ECP - 75%
Withdrawal method - Uncertain
Abstinence
100%
protects against STI
not partaking in any sexual activity
free & simple
Implant
99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
small rod that goes under your skin in your arm (like a patch) and releases the hormone progesterone in your body
can be upto $500 works uptill 5 years
progestin IUD
99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
changes the way sperm cells move so they cannot go to the egg
Copper IUD
99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
prevents sperm from entering the egg, copper makes it difficult for sperm to survive
The shot
99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
releases progestin into your body through a shot, prevents ovulation
The pill
99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
stops ovulation, makes it harder for sperm to reach egg
The patch
91%
Doesn’t protect against STI
small patch that sticks to skin, releases hormones that stops ovaries from releasing eggs
The ring
90%
Doesn’t protect against STI
insert ring into your vagina and leave for 3 weeks. hormones prevent ovulation, 3 cervical mucus
External Condom
98%-85%
Protects against STI
put on erect penis before sex
Internal Condom
95%-75%
Protects against STI
worn inside vagina for protection during sex
Diaphragm
88%
Doesn’t protect against STI
cup made of silicone inserted into vagina to cover cervix, prevents sperm from reaching egg
Spermicide (cream, gel & foam)
85-72%
Doesn’t protect against STI
kills sperm, inserted to vagina before sex & creates barrier for sperm