Contraception
The most effective method of contraception and protection from STIs.
abstinence
What are 2 advantages of the hormonal methods?
effective against pregnancy, positive side effects like reducing cramps and menstrual blood,
2 barrier methods
male (external), female (internal) condoms, and dental dam
This is the main difference between permanent methods and temporary methods of birth control.
Permanent methods are intended to last for life
type of STI treatable with antibiotics
bacteria (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphillis)
protects against most STIs pretty well
male and female condom
Must be taken at about the same time every day.
birth control pills
Barrier methods work by doing this.
blocking sperm from reaching the egg.
Name of Male surgery to cause sterility
vasectomy
type of STI that cannot be fully prevented with condom use
parasitic - crabs, scabies, trichonomoniasis
This contraception requires a prescription
birth control pills/patch/injection/ring
Prevents pregnancy for 3 months
birth control injection
what equipment can a woman use as a natural method of contraception?
calendar/tracking app
Name of the female surgery so you do not get pregnant
tubal ligation (getting tubes tied)
type of STI that is not curable
virus - herpes, HIV, HPV, hepatitis
Which method of contraception would you recommend to a teenager? why?
Condom, but some cases hormonal might be needed for other purposes.
What are 3 disadvantages of hormonal methods of contraception?
No protection against STIs, must be taken regularly, side-effects
Why might natural methods be less effective for some people?
Cycles can change/be unpredictable or tracking may not always be accurate?
2 Disadvantages of permanent methods of contraception
no sti protection, pain and discomfort of surgery. Also low chance if you decide want to have another pregnancy
type of STI that results from an imbalance in the amount of normal bacteria in the body.
Fungal - yeast infection
They prevent sperm from reaching ovum, not exchange of body fluids.
What are the hormones in the pill?
Estrogen and/or progestin
how does IUD prevent pregnancy ? 2 ways
prevents implantation of zygote and kills sperm
2 Advantages of permanent contraceptive methods
permanent, cost-effective over time, effective against pregnancy
Which is the least and most serious (viral) STIs?
least - herpes (warts)
most - HIV (fatal)