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Sex Ed: Contraception

Subject : literacy,sex-ed
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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Not having sexual intercourse






7. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






8. 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.






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






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






11. Not having sexual intercourse






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






13. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






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






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






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






19. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






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






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






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