Family Planning Flashcards
Consist of an active agent and a carrier
A surfactant that immobilizes or kills sperm on contact by destroying the sperm cell membrane.
Colitis related method
Colitis related method
Perfect use
18%
Typical use 29%
Vaginal spermicides
Nonoxynoyl 9 or octoxynol
Not absorbed in the vagina
Reduces risk for vaginosis and STD
Toxic to lactobacilli
Vaginal spermicides
A soft saucer shaped device made from polyurethane foam containing nonoxynol-9
Sponge
Sponge works in three ways to prevent pregnancy
Blocks the cervix
Kills the sperm (spermicide)
Absorb semen
Sponge protection last for
24 hours
Sponge pregnant rate per year
Nulliparous 9%
Multiparous 20%
Advantage of sponge
Easy to use and effective immediately
Inexpensive
Does require a medical exam
Reversible
Sponge disadvantages
STD
Difficult in insertion and removal
Vaginal irritation
Messy sex
Side effects of sponge
Increase risk of toxic shock syndrome
Do not use after giving birth
Do not use during vaginal bleeding
Do not leave in place longer than 30 hours
Non hormonal barrier methods
Diaphragm
Cervical cap
Male condom
Female condom
Thin dome shape membrane of latex rubber or silicone with a flexible spring modeled into the rim.
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
Left inside for atleast
8hours
Diaphragm
Failure rate
12.5% (1st year of use)
Diaphragm
Protective against
STD
Tubal infertility
Cervical neoplasia
Diaphragm
Risk
Bladder infection
No toxic shock syndrome
Post coital, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
Diaphragm
Actions
Blocks the sperm
Kills the sperms
A cup shaped silicone or rubber device that fits around the cervix
Cervical cap
Cervical cap
Near perfect pattern
PR
6.1%
Cervical cap
Should not be left in place for more than
48hours
Cervical cap
Made of
Durable
Hypoallergenic
Silicone rubber
Cervical cap
Reusable for
2 years
Cervical cap
Pregnancy rate
8-11/100 woman years
Cervical cap
Not associated with increased risk for
Cystitis
Toxic shock syndrome
Captures and holds the seminal fluid
Prelubricated with spermicide nonoxynol-9
Condom
Condom
Risk of breakage is
3%
Condom
Advantage
Available
Condom
Disadvantage
Motivation is essential
Condom
Reduces the risk
STD
Cervical neoplasia
Male condoms made of 2 materials
Latex
Polyurethane
Animal tissues
Male condoms
Failure rate
3%-6% >30 y/o
8% -10%
Consist of a soft, loose-fitting polyurethane with 2 flexible rings
Female condoms
Female condoms pre lubricated with spermicide and intended for onetime use only
With perfect use: PR is
2.6%
Female condoms advantages
Greater protection against STD
Less likely to rupture
Withdrawal before ejaculation
Coitus interruptus