IUD's
What is an IUD?
A physical piece inserted in the uterus or a hormone
What percent of women use "the pill" (birth control pill) as birth control?
Around 14% of women use "the pill" as their primary form of birth control.
How do barrier methods prevent pregnancy?
Barrier methods prevent sperm from entering the uterus
Where can you get a vasectomy?
A doctor's office or surgery center
What is the most popular contraceptive method?
A birth control pill or condom are the most popular methods
Where can someone receive an IUD?
At the doctor's office, or at a health clinic, like Planned Parenthood
where do you get a birth control pill?
You can get birth control pills by prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) birth control at many drug stores or online
Where can you buy a condom?
From almost any convenience or grocery store. You can also order them online
Is a vasectomy 100% effective
While it can take a few months, a vasectomy is almost 100% effective
What are the most effective methods?
The most effective are birth control implants, IUDS and Sterilization
How do IUDS work?
The hormone causes the cervical mucus to thicken, which prevents the sperm from getting into the uterus and reaching an egg and the physical one prevents the sperm to meet the egg.
How much does birth control pills cost?
$0 -$50 depending on if you qualify for government programs or have health insurance
How effective is contraceptive gel?
Contraceptive gel is on average $15 - $20
Can vasectomies be reversed
Yes, while almost all vasectomies can be reversed, however it will not guarantee you can have a child.
How do hormonal contraceptives work?
By preventing ovulation, through a shot.
How long do IUDS last?
They last Three to 10 years.
How effective is the birth control pill
If taken regularly, about 99% effective
What percent of people (15-24) are likely to use condoms as their preferred contraceptive methods?
60.1% of people (15-24) chose condoms as their preferred contraceptive method
when were vasectomies popularised?
Around the mid 1960s
How do you get birth control patches?
birth control patches are prescription only
IUDS may cause Cramps, Fainting, Irregular or Heavy periods, Ovarian cysts, Infection, Perforation
What are the side effects of birth control pills
Birth control pills can cause Breast tenderness, Headaches, Nausea, Bloating, Increased blood pressure.
Do condoms prevent STDS?
While condoms can be quite effective when preventing STDS through bodily fluids, they cant prevent STDS via skin to skin contact
What is a vasectomy?
A male surgery that ties two tubes called "vas deferens", and this causes the sperm to never be able to reach the egg.
What is the oldest way of preventing pregnancy (other than abstinence)
The earliest method of contraception were probably makeshift barrier methods.