Non-Hormonal Options
The only contraceptive that protects against all STIs in addition to pregnancy.
What are external (male) condoms?
A birth control method that that is ingested daily.
What are oral contraceptive pills?
A contraceptive that is inserted into the uterine cavity.
What is an IUD?
This STI can cause cervical cancer.
What is HPV?
These methods of birth control are considered permanent.
What is sterilization (vasectomy and tubal ligation)?
A sudden drop in basal body temperature during this time of day may indicate the start of ovulation.
What is the morning?
These hormonal contraceptives rely on estrogen and progestin.
What are some oral contraceptives, the transdermal patch and the vaginal ring?
The copper IUD remains effective for up to _ years.
What is 10 years?
Untreated STIs can cause this condition in people with a uterus.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
These hormonal contraceptives relies on progestin only.
What are the minipill, implant (Implanon), hormonal IUD (Mirena) and injectable (Depo)?
If using lubricant with condoms, it is important to avoid this type.
What is petroleum-based lubricant?
One should avoid massaging the affected area with this contraceptive method.
What is injectable birth control (Depo-Provera)?
This reversable birth control has the highest rate of effectiveness.
What is an implant (aka Implanon)?
This STI is caused by a protozoa and can cause yellow-green malodorous discharge.
What is trichomoniasis?
What are chlamydia and gonorrhea?
What is 6 hours?
What is Plan B One-Step (or Next Choice)?
This type of IUD can decrease or even cease bleeding in users.
What is a hormone-mediated IUD (or what is Mirena)?
This STI can cause lesions, blindness and death if left untreated.
What is syphilis?
Percentage of people that will have an STI in their lifetime.
What is 50%?
Lactational amenorrhea relies on these three factors for fertility suppression.
What is exclusive breastfeeding, less than 6 month postpartum and no return of menses?
These medications decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness (name one).
What are anticonvulsants? (Or antifungals, anti-TB drugs or protease inhibitors)
IUD effectiveness should be assessed with the PAINS assessment which includes these elements.
What is Period (late/abnormal), Abdominal pain, Infection (abnormal discharge), Not feeling well (fever/chills), String missing (or length change)?
Newborns receive prophylactic ophthalmic ointment to prevent complications from these STIs.
What are gonorrhea and chlamydia?
The contraindications for estrogen use.
What are >35 years of age and smoking, history of DVT/PE, uncontrolled hypertension, migraines with aura, or lactating?