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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Not having sexual intercourse






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Not having sexual intercourse






26. 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.






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






28. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






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






30. 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.






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






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






35. Acts in the same way as the diaphragm.






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






37. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.






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






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






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






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






42. Vaginal ring placed each month for 3 weeks.