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Sex Ed: Contraception

Subject : literacy,sex-ed
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1. Place a new patch each week for 3 weeks on back - arm - or lower abdomen.






2. 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.






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






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






5. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






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






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






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






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






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






11. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. Not having sexual intercourse






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






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






27. Not having sexual intercourse






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






40. 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.






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