The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three common contraceptives: birth control pills, cervical caps, and male condoms. The advantages are that birth control pills regulate periods and reduce health risks, cervical caps provide protected sex for up to 48 hours, and male condoms lower STI risks and allow male involvement. However, birth control pills require daily use and have side effects, cervical caps must be fitted and may get displaced, and male condoms require use with each intercourse and can break. The document also defines contraceptives as methods to prevent pregnancy and lists some common types.
The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three common contraceptives: birth control pills, cervical caps, and male condoms. The advantages are that birth control pills regulate periods and reduce health risks, cervical caps provide protected sex for up to 48 hours, and male condoms lower STI risks and allow male involvement. However, birth control pills require daily use and have side effects, cervical caps must be fitted and may get displaced, and male condoms require use with each intercourse and can break. The document also defines contraceptives as methods to prevent pregnancy and lists some common types.
The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three common contraceptives: birth control pills, cervical caps, and male condoms. The advantages are that birth control pills regulate periods and reduce health risks, cervical caps provide protected sex for up to 48 hours, and male condoms lower STI risks and allow male involvement. However, birth control pills require daily use and have side effects, cervical caps must be fitted and may get displaced, and male condoms require use with each intercourse and can break. The document also defines contraceptives as methods to prevent pregnancy and lists some common types.
The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three common contraceptives: birth control pills, cervical caps, and male condoms. The advantages are that birth control pills regulate periods and reduce health risks, cervical caps provide protected sex for up to 48 hours, and male condoms lower STI risks and allow male involvement. However, birth control pills require daily use and have side effects, cervical caps must be fitted and may get displaced, and male condoms require use with each intercourse and can break. The document also defines contraceptives as methods to prevent pregnancy and lists some common types.
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ADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTIVES Cervical Cap
Can insert several hours before sexual intercourse
Birth Control Pills Can leave in place 24-48 hours, will give protected sex for up to 48 hours Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly Use less spermicide with the cap than with the diaphragm, no Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter need to apply more spermicide with each act of intercourse Decreases menstrual cramps and acne Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia Doesn’t interrupt sexual activity
Male Condom
Lowers risk of STIs
Contraception that provides the most protection against sexually transmitted infections (latex condoms are best) Don’t cost much (50 cents each), can buy at almost any drug store (don’t need a prescription) Men feel they can “last longer” when using a condom Allow men to have an active part in preventing pregnancy DISADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTIVES Cervical Cap
Doesn’t protect against STIs
Birth Control Pills Cost $30-$50, plus the cost of spermicidal gel Need to be fitted by a health care provider and need a Doesn’t protect against STIs prescription Limited sizes available Depending on your insurance, your birth control may be free or there may be a co-pay. Can’t take out until 6-8 hours after intercourse Need to remember to take every day at the same time May get moved out of place Can’t be used by women with certain medical problems or by women Some women may be allergic to material of cap or to taking certain medications spermicide
Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea, increased appetite, Can’t be used by women with a history of abnormal Pap tests headaches, and, very rarely, blood clots Can cause increased urinary tract infections Need a prescription Still need condoms to lower the risk of STIs
Male Condom
Have to use a new one every time you have sexual intercourse (can only be used once) May disrupt/interrupt sexual activity as it needs to be put on just before penetration Can break and women may be allergic to latex WHAT ARE CONTRACEPTIVES?
Contraceptives are devices or methods used to prevent
pregnancy. Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century.
Planning, making available, and using birth control is
called family planning Some cultures limit or discourage access to birth control because they consider it to be morally, religiously, or politically undesirable
The most common types of contraceptives are Birth control
