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Sex Ed: Contraception

Subject : literacy,sex-ed
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1. Removal of the ovaries. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason. Hormone replacement therapy is often recommended.






2. Fallopian tubes are cut (sometimes called 'Tying the tubes')






3. Taken in steps - decrease progestin needed for pregnancy and empties the uterus.






4. Aspiration of uterus contents with a gentle vacuum before 16 weeks. Dilation and evacuation only for medical reasons after 16 weeks of pregnancy.






5. Couple calculates most and least fertile time of the month by using a thermometer - schedules intercourse during the least fertile time - which is usually during period. Not very reliable.






6. Place a new patch each week for 3 weeks on back - arm - or lower abdomen.






7. Fallopian tubes are cut (sometimes called 'Tying the tubes')






8. Taken in steps - decrease progestin needed for pregnancy and empties the uterus.






9. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






10. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






11. Get 1 shot every 3 months. Does not contain Estrogen.






12. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






13. Hormones are time-released from an implantation under your skin. Replaced about every 6 months.






14. Removal of the uterus. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason.






15. Contains chemicals that stop sperm from moving (cream - jel - foam). Inserted into vagina. More effective when combined with another method.






16. Barrier of latex or plastic that fits around the penis. Applied before intercourse. Protects against STI's. Not 100% effective against pregnancy. Condoms have to be stored properly and not be expired.






17. Place a new patch each week for 3 weeks on back - arm - or lower abdomen.






18. Aspiration of uterus contents with a gentle vacuum before 16 weeks. Dilation and evacuation only for medical reasons after 16 weeks of pregnancy.






19. Hormone combo of Estrogen and Progesterone. The body thinks it is pregnant - so new eggs aren't released from the ovaries. Must take daily.






20. Removal of the uterus. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason.






21. Removal of the testicles. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason. Hormone replacement therapy is usually prescribed.






22. Male withdraws his penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. Not reliable. Some sperm may be released prop to removal - difficult to control.






23. Barrier of latex or plastic that fits around the penis. Applied before intercourse. Protects against STI's. Not 100% effective against pregnancy. Condoms have to be stored properly and not be expired.






24. Not having sexual intercourse






25. Hormones are time-released from an implantation under your skin. Replaced about every 6 months.






26. The vas deferens are cut. Simplest of the surgical procedures






27. Couple calculates most and least fertile time of the month by using a thermometer - schedules intercourse during the least fertile time - which is usually during period. Not very reliable.






28. Not having sexual intercourse






29. Removal of the testicles. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason. Hormone replacement therapy is usually prescribed.






30. Male withdraws his penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. Not reliable. Some sperm may be released prop to removal - difficult to control.






31. Get 1 shot every 3 months. Does not contain Estrogen.






32. Contains chemicals that stop sperm from moving (cream - jel - foam). Inserted into vagina. More effective when combined with another method.






33. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






34. A shallow - latex cup inserted into the vagina. Covers the cervix - blocks sperm from entering the uterus. Use with spermicide. Not very reliable. Keep inserted for 24 hours max.






35. Removal of the ovaries. Usually not done unless there is a good medical reason. Hormone replacement therapy is often recommended.






36. Hormone combo of Estrogen and Progesterone. The body thinks it is pregnant - so new eggs aren't released from the ovaries. Must take daily.






37. Taken within a few days of intercourse. If <16 years old - you need a prescription - OTC otherwise. Prevents egg and sperm from meeting. Evidence suggests that EC can prevent implantation in uterus - but not likely.






38. A pouch inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse - collects semen. Reduces the risk of STI's.






39. A shallow - latex cup inserted into the vagina. Covers the cervix - blocks sperm from entering the uterus. Use with spermicide. Not very reliable. Keep inserted for 24 hours max.






40. A pouch inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse - collects semen. Reduces the risk of STI's.






41. Taken within a few days of intercourse. If <16 years old - you need a prescription - OTC otherwise. Prevents egg and sperm from meeting. Evidence suggests that EC can prevent implantation in uterus - but not likely.






42. The vas deferens are cut. Simplest of the surgical procedures