ABSTINENCE

• Natural• Prevents pregnancy• Prevents diseases• No cost• 100% effectiveness• Always with you

MALE CONDOM

ADVANTAGES:-Reduces STI / HIV infections

-Available OTC

-Easy to use

-Inexpensive

-Reduces cervical cancer in females

-Disposable

DISADVANTAGES:-Possible irritations/allergic reactions

-Could break or tear

-Lessens the sensation

-Could interrupt the moment

FEMALE CONDOM

ADVANTAGES: -Some STI protection-Can be worn up to 8 hours-Easy to obtain-OTC-No special storage-Female is in control-Used in place of latex

DISADVANTAGES:-Noise during intercourse-Hard to insert-Could lessen the sensation-More costly that male condoms-May cause irritations

IUD

Advantages: Disadvantages:

Long term use (up to 12 years) NO STI/HIV PROTECTIONHigh effectiveness for pregnancy Insertion & removal requiredNot messy SpottingNo daily attention needed More difficult menstrual periodsInexpensive Could slip out of place

THE BIRTH CONTROL PILLADVANTAGES:

Reduce menstrual crampsMakes periods lighterSome protection against PIDHelps acneReduces risks for

endometrial & ovarian cancersovarian cystsPMS, headaches, depressionvaginal dryness & painful intercourseectopic pregnancies

DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONBleeding between periodsBreast tendernessNausea & vomitingAfter use- 1 to 2 months for menstrual cycle

to return to normalMedical Concerns:

heart attack, stroke, blood clots, liver tumors, gallstones, jaundice, high

blood pressure

TYPES: Combination Pills: Estrogen & ProgestinMini Pills: Progestin only

ORTHO-EVRA (THE PATCH)

Advantages:Use once a weekRegulates menstrual cycleSafe, simple, convenientHealth benefits similar to the Pill

Disadvantages: NO STI/HIV PROTECTIONBleeding between periodsBreast tendernessNausea & vomitingSkin irritation where patch is placedSerious health risks similar to Pill

NUVA-RING (THE VAGINAL RING)

ADVANTAGES:

Use one a month

Regular or lighter menstrual flows

Same health benefits as the Pill

DISADVANTAGES:

NO STD/HIV PROTECTION

Bleeding between periods

Breast tenderness

Nausea and vomiting

Vaginal discharge, irritation,

infections

Similar disadvantages as the Pill

DEPO-PROVERA (INJECTION)

ADVANTAGES:

Simple to use

Taken once every 3 months

Contains no estrogen

Reduces endometrial cancer

DISADVANTAGES:

NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONIrregular bleeding

Skipped or no menstrual flows

Depression

Headaches, nervousness, dizziness

IMPLANON ( IMPLANT)

ADVANTAGES:Contains no estrogenLong lasting pregnancy protection Nothing to take or change for 3 yearsHigh effectiveness in pregnancy protection

DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONNot readily available yetCostLonger, heavier periodsPain at insertion siteDiscoloring or scarring at insertion site

DIAPHRAGMADVANTAGES:

Can last up to 2 yearsEasy to carryNo effect on female’s naturalhormonesCan be inserted before sexual activity

DISADVANTAGES:Difficult to insertMay be pushed out of placeMay need to be refittedCan cause ulcerationsCan cause irritation, urinary tractinfectionsMust be used with spermicide

FEMCAP/LEA’S SHIELDADVANTAGES:

Last up to 2 years

Easy to carry

Can be inserted 6 hours before

sexual activity

Can be used while breastfeeding

Immediately reversible

DISADVANTAGES:

NO STI/HIV PROTECTION

Difficult to insert

Refitting

Needs to be cleaned after use

May shift out of place during

sexual activity

“TODAY” SPONGE

ADVANTAGES:Can be wore up to 30 hours before sexual activityCan be used during breastfeedingEasy to carryImmediately reversibleInexpensive

DISADVANTAGES:NO STD/HIV PROTECTIONRisk of TSSDifficult to insertCan be messyVaginal irritationVaginal dryness

SPERMICIDE

ADVANTAGES:Good back up method

Cheap

OTC

DISADVANTAGES:Messy

Must reapply for next

encounter

Must stay in 6-8 hours after use

Could cause allergic reaction

FEMALE STERILIZATION

VASECTOMY