Introduction to Family Planning & Contraception

Question 1

Behavioral Contraceptives

Answer 1

• Abstinence
• Withdrawal
• Outercourse
• Lactational Amenorrhea (LAM)

Question 2

Progestin-Only Contraceptives

Answer 2

• Implants
• DPMA
• POPs
• IUDs

Question 3

Combined Hormone Contraceptives

Answer 3

• The pill
• The ring
• The patch

Question 4

Prescription/Barrier Contraceptives

Answer 4

• Diaphragm
• Lea’s Shield
• Cervical cap
• FemCap

Question 5

Non-prescription Contraceptives

Answer 5

• Condom
• Female condom
• Fertility awareness
• Spermicide
• The sponge

Question 6

Other Contraceptions

Answer 6

• IUDs
• Sterilization
• Emergency contraception

Question 7

Key Questions When Choosing Contraceptives

Answer 7

• Desire future pregnancies?
• When (if ever) do you want another child?
• What if you had an accidental pregnancy?
• How will you protect yourself from STI’s?
• What do you know about EC?
• Any serious medical problems?
• What did you come to this office wanting to use?

Question 8

4 Tiers of Efficacy for Contraceptives

Answer 8

• Most effective: Implant, IUD, sterilization
• Very effective: DMPA, Pill, patch, ring
• Effective: Condom, diaphragm, fertility awareness
• Least Effective: Spermicide

Question 9

Reducing Clinician-Patient Barriers

Answer 9

• Identify and address clinician and patient barriers to successful contraceptive use
• Physical, sociopolitical, financial, behavioral, cultural
• Provide non-threatening environment
• “Stirrup-free” initiation; comfortable environment
• Provide all appropriate information about existing and newer methods