contraception slides
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Health lesson, year 10 health for girls.TRANSCRIPT
Contraception
Types??
The Pill
1 pill consisting of 2 hormones (oestrogen and progestogen) taken same time daily. (within 12 hours)
Prevents egg being released.
Advantages Can regulate menstrual cycle
and reduce PMS and period pain.
Reliability??
99% if taken correctly.
Other forms of the pillMini pill1 pill consisting of 1 hormone
(progestogen) taken same time daily. Prevents sperm reaching egg.
Morning after (taken within 72 hours)
A single dose pill containing progestogen hormone. May prevent
ordelay an egg being released, spermreaching egg or fertilised egg implanting in womb.
Intra Uterine Device
plastic and copper device fitted
in uterus. Prevents egg and sperm meeting.
Advantages
Stays in place for up to 5 years.
Cost effective over time.
Considerations
May make periods heavy and/or may increase period pains.
Reliability??
99% effective.
Diaphragm – Cap
Dome of rubber placed over cervix to prevent sperm entering uterus.
Spermicides required.
Advantages
Only use during sexual activity.
considerations
Stays in place for 6 hours after sex.
Reliability??
95% effective if used correctly.
Implant
A small rod containing the hormone progestogen which is inserted underthe skin in the arm by a doctor. Prevents egg being released and sperm reaching egg.
advantages
Lasts for 3 years, but easily reversible. Cost effective over time.
considerations
Unpredictable bleeding pattern.
Reliability??
Over 99% effective.
Female condom
Thin plastic sheath placed in vagina to trap sperm.
advantages Only use during sexual
activity.
considerations
Can reduce spontaneity.
Reliability??
95% effective if used correctly.
Male condom
Rubber or latex sheath traps sperm during sexual
intercourse.
advantages
Readily available. Only use during sexual activity. Can be used as a back-up for other methods.
considerations
Can reduce spontaneity.
reliability
98% effective if used correctly
Reference http://
www.drmarie.org.au/services/contraception/