contraception

• What are the two main types of contraception methods?

  Barrier methods and hormonal methods
• What factors should be considered when choosing a contraception method?

  Personal needs, health factors, and lifestyle
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of barrier methods?

  Advantages:

  • Prevent sperm from reaching the egg
  • Can prevent STIs

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • May require proper usage for effectiveness
  • Some individuals may have allergies (e.g., latex)
• How do male condoms work?

  Worn over the penis to block sperm from entering the vagina
• What is the effectiveness of male condoms when used correctly?

  Approximately 98% effective
• Where can male condoms be purchased?

  Over the counter at pharmacies, health clinics, and supermarkets
• Who are male condoms suitable for?

  Most people, except those with latex allergies
• How do female condoms work?

  Worn inside the vagina to catch sperm before reaching the uterus
• What is the effectiveness of female condoms with correct use?

  Approximately 96% effective
• Where can female condoms be obtained?

  Available at pharmacies and health clinics
• Who are female condoms suitable for?

  Most people, including those allergic to latex
• How do diaphragms or caps work?

  Placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix and block sperm
• What is the effectiveness of diaphragms or caps with correct use?

  Approximately 92-96% effective
• Where must diaphragms or caps be fitted?

  At a healthcare provider
• Who are diaphragms or caps not suitable for?

  Not suitable during menstruation or for people sensitive to spermicide
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of hormonal methods?

  Advantages:

  • Prevent ovulation
  • Thicken cervical mucus
  • Thin uterus lining

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • May have side effects
  • Requires prescription for some methods
• How do combined pills work?

  Contain estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation
• What is the effectiveness of combined pills with perfect use?

  Over 99% effective
• What is required to obtain combined pills?

  A prescription
• Who are combined pills not suitable for?

  Not suitable for smokers over 35 and people with certain health conditions
• How do progesterone-only pills (POP) work?

  Thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm entry
• What is the effectiveness of progesterone-only pills with perfect use?

  99% effective
• What is required to obtain progesterone-only pills?

  A prescription
• Who can use progesterone-only pills?

  Breastfeeding mothers and people who can't take estrogen
• How does the contraceptive injection work?

  Injection of progesterone prevents ovulation
• What is the effectiveness of the contraceptive injection?

  Over 99% effective
• How long does the contraceptive injection last?

  1. 13 weeks
• Who is the contraceptive injection good for?

  People who may not remember to take daily pills
• Who is the contraceptive injection not recommended for?

  Not recommended if planning pregnancy soon
• How does the contraceptive implant work?

  Implant under the skin releasing progesterone
• What is the effectiveness of the contraceptive implant?

  Over 99% effective for up to 3 years
• Who fits the contraceptive implant?

  A healthcare provider
• Who is the contraceptive implant suitable for?

  Most people, including breastfeeding mothers
• How does the intrauterine device (IUD) work?

  Copper IUD releases copper ions toxic to sperm
• What is the effectiveness of the copper IUD?

  Over 99% effective for up to 10 years
• Who fits the copper IUD?

  A healthcare provider
• Who is the copper IUD suitable for?

  Those seeking long-term contraception
• How does the intrauterine system (IUS) work?

  Hormonal device that releases progesterone, thickening cervical mucus
• What is the effectiveness of the IUS?

  Over 99% effective for 3-5 years
• Who fits the IUS?

  A healthcare provider