HEALTH DMA

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 Plasma The fluid part of blood or milk. The juice that can be expressed from muscle.

TODAY’S AGENDA

DMA Contraception

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CONTRACEPTION

THINGS TO CONSIDER… All methods of birth control are safer than pregnancy

and childbirth.

Abstinence is the safest, healthiest option.

Using a condom plus another effective method gives double-protection against pregnancy and STDs

There are benefits and disadvantages to all the methods.

THINGS TO CONSIDER… There is no “best method” for everyone.

It’s important for a person to think about (learn, discuss, acquire) birth control before he/she needs it.

In Washington state – you can get birth control free and without your parent’s consent.

Intelligent, well-meaning people have very different views on contraception.

THINGS TO CONSIDER…

Most people use birth control at some point in their lives: To prevent pregnancy To prevent STDs To help treat an unrelated health issue.

WAYS THAT CONTRACEPTION WORKBirth control methods work in 5 ways: Hormones prevent an ovary from releasing an egg

A barrier blocks sperm

A chemical kills sperm.

A person’s behavior keep egg and sperm from meeting

Other

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

PLEASE DRAW THIS TABLE…

Name & How it Works Effectiveness (perfect)

Effectivenes

s (typical)Cost

CONTINUOUS ABSTINENCE

How it works No sex No medical side effects / risks

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) - 100%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) - 100%

Cost - $0

IMPLANT How it works

Thin, flexible plastic implant about the size of a matchstick Inserted under the skin in the upper arm. Prevents ovulation Thickens cervix mucus.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 99%

Cost – depends

IMPLANT

IUD (HORMONAL / COPPER) How it works

Small, T shaped device made of plastic Inserted through the cervixThickens cervix mucusCopper – lasts for 12 years, Hormonal – lasts for 5

years.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 99%

Cost - $175-500

VASECTOMY / STERILIZATION How it works

Considered permanent (can be reversed) Vas Deferens are blocked – sperm is kept out of semen.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 99%

Cost - $350-$1000

SHOT How it works

1 shot every 3 month Prevents ovulation Thickens cervix mucus May alter the lining of the uterus.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 97%

Cost - $30-$75

DEPO

PILL How it works

Taken orally every day (at the same time) Prevents ovaries from releasing eggs. Thickens cervix mucus.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 92%

Cost - $15-$30 (a month)

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

PATCH How it works

Thin patch that adheres to the skin – releases hormones. Change patch once a week Don’t wear a patch on the 4th week of the month – then

women has period.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 92%

Cost - $30-$45 (a month)

PATCH

RING How it works

Small, flexible plastic ring Inserted into the vagina once a week. Left out for the 4th week – for menstruation.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 92%

Cost - $30-$35 (a month)

RING

TUBAL LIGATION How it works

Permanent sterilization Close off the fallopian tubes.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 99%

Cost - $1500-$6000

TUBAL LIGATION

LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD How it works

Continuous breastfeeding that postpones ovulation. Inhibits the release of a hormone that is necessary for

ovulation.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – unknown

Cost - $0

MALE CONDOM

How it works Thin, latex tube worn over the penis during sex. Collects semen before, during and after sex.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 98%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 85%

Cost - $.50-$2.50

MALE CONDOM

WITHDRAWAL How it works

Penis is pulled out of the vagina before ejaculating (no sperm comes in contact with vagina).

Extremely risky

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 96%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 73%

Cost - $0

FEMALE CONDOM How it works

Polyurethane pouch with flexible rings at each end. Inserted into the vagina – closed end in first, open ring is

over the entrance of the vagina.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 95%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 79%

Cost - $2.50

FEMALE CONDOM

DIAPHRAGM & SPERMICIDE

How it works Shallow, dome shaped cup with a flexible rim. Fits in the vagina and covers the cervix.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 94%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 84%

Cost - $15-$75

DIAPHRAGM & SPERMICIDE

FERTILITY AWARENESS / “RHYTHM” How it works

Understand which days you are most likely to get pregnant. Health textbook – page 444

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 91-99%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 75%

Cost - $0

CERVICAL CAP

How it works Small, plastic cap that fits over the cervix.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 91%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 84%

Cost - $15-$75

CERVICAL CAP

CERVICAL CAP

SPONGE How it works

Made from solid foam Contains spermicide – moistened in water before use. Inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. Removed after sex using small ribbon/string.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) Never pregnant – 91%, has been pregnant – 80%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) Never pregnant - 84%, has been pregnant – 68%

Cost - $3

SPONGE

SPERMICIDES How it work

Creams, jellies, foams…that are inserted into the vagina before sex.

Chemical immobilizes the sperm.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 82%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 71%

Cost - $4-$8 (for 20 uses)

SPERMACIDE

NO PROTECTION

How it works

Effectiveness (if used perfectly) – 15%

Effectiveness (typical success rate) – 15%

Cost - $0

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION (PLAN B)

How it works May be used to supplement other forms of birth control Prevents fertilization – does not abort the baby.

Effectiveness (if used perfectly)

Effectiveness (typical success rate) If taken within 3 days of sex – 89% May be taken up to 5 days after sex.

Cost - $10-$45

TWO TRUTHS AND ONE LIE

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION (PLAN B)

1. Plan B must be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex.

2. Plan B is not the same as the abortion pill.3. Plan B is now sold over-the-counter for

men and women, 18 and over, in every state in the country.

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION (PLAN B)

1. Studies show that EC makes women somewhat more likely to have unprotected sex.

2. Studies show that EC is less effective than most other types of birth control.

3. Studies show that EC is perfectly safe to use repeatedly.

SPONGE

1. The sponge is essentially a piece of foam filled with spermicide.

2. The sponge is one of the more effective methods of birth control

3. The sponge came back on the market in 2005 after a several year hiatus.

SUPPRESSING PERIODS

1. It is a safe, medically-accepted practice to use some kinds of birth control to suppress menstruation.

2. If a woman uses birth control to skip periods, the lining of her uterus gets thicker and thicker.

3. To skip periods, the ring or some pill types are used continuously without the typical “week off”