Family Planning powerpoint

1. Condoms, Diaphragms, and
Pills- Oh My!!!
An Introduction to
Contraceptive Methods
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

2. What Exactly is a
Contraceptive Method???
• Contraceptive
Methods, also known
as Birth Control, are
techniques used to
prevent a woman
from becoming
pregnant.
• There are 3 types of
contraceptive
methods:
– Behavioral
– Barrier
– Hormonal

3. How Do I Pick the Right
Contraceptive Method???
• Visit your health
care provider for
prescription
contraceptives.
• Some
contraceptive
methods, such as
foam and condoms
are available at
drug stores.

4. The Female Reproductive
System

5. The Male Reproductive System

6. Abstinence
• Not having sexual
intercourse.
• It is free and it
prevents sexually
transmitted
infections.
• 100% effective
against pregnancy.

7. Spermicides
• Kills sperm
• Does not require a
prescription.
• Can be messy.
• Comes is different
types:
– Foams
– Creams
– Jellies
– Film

8. Male Condoms
• Worn on a man’s
penis.
• Catches ejaculated
sperm.
• Effectiveness
• Better if used with
spermicide.
• Use with Water-
Based Lubes

9. Female Condoms
• Worn in the
woman’s vagina.
• Prevents sperm
from reaching
the uterus.
• Made with
polyurethane.
– It’s stronger
than latex
condoms.

10. Diaphragms
• Is a circular, dome-
shaped piece of thin
rubber cup that
covers the cervix.
• How to use one
• Tag team with
spermicide
• Effectiveness
– About 50-80%
• You must get fitted
by a doctor.

11. Cervical Caps
• It is placed in the
vagina and it fits
snugly on the cervix.
• It can be retained in
the vagina for 48
hours.
• Effectiveness
– About 70-85%
• It’s only available by
prescription
– You have to be fitted

12. The Cervical Shield
• The shield works just
like the diaphragm
and cervical cap for
preventing pregnancy.
• The shield is only
available with a
prescription.
• Effectiveness
– About 50-80%

13. The Sponge
• This method of
contraception was re-
approved by the FDA in
2005.
• The sponge contains the
spermicide nonoxynol-9.
• It is placed in the vagina
and sits below the
cervix.
• You can buy the sponge
from a drug store
• Effectiveness
– About 50-75%

14. Implanon
• Implanon is a
relatively new form
of birth control.
• Implanon is effective
for 3 years once
inserted.
• Effectiveness
– No one has become
pregnant from using
Implanon.
– However no birth
control method is
100% effective aside
from abstinence.

15. IUD- The Intrauterine
Device
• A small, "T-shaped"
contraceptive devices
made of flexible
plastic.
• IUDs work by
preventing sperm
from joining with an
egg by affecting the
way they move.
• Effectiveness
• Side effects

16. The Pill
• The pill contains synthetic
estrogen and progestin
hormones.
• The pill works by preventing
ovulation and also thickens
cervical mucus.
• There are three types of
birth control pills.
• Monophasic
• Triphasic/Combination
• POP Pills
• When taken correctly, the
pill is 95% effective in
preventing pregnancy.
• The pill does have side
effects.

17. The Shot: Depo-Provera
• Depo-Provera is a
contraceptive shot
given every three
months.
• How it works.
– It stops ovulation
• Effectiveness
– About 95%
• Side Effects
• How to get it.
– Only available by
prescription.

18. The Vaginal Ring: NuvaRing
• A small, flexible
ring that is
inserted into the
vagina
• How it works.
• Effectiveness
• How to get it

19. The Patch: Otho Evra
• The patch is worn
on the skin of the
buttocks, stomach,
upper outer arm,
or upper torso
• How it works
• Side effects
• How to get one
• Who can use it

20. Emergency Contraceptives
• Emergency contraception
can prevent pregnancy
after unprotected sex.
• Where to get it
• How to use it.
• Effectiveness
• Side effects
• Emergency contraception
should not be used as a
regular form of birth
control.

21. Sterilization-Female
• Female sterilization, also
known as tubal ligation,
involves cutting or tying
the fallopian tubes.
• Tubal Ligation makes it
impossible for the egg to
move down the fallopian
tube toward the uterus.
• Tubal Ligation is 100%
effective in preventing
pregnancy.
• Tubal Ligation is
irreversible

22. Sterilization- Male
• Male sterilization, a
vasectomy, is where the
mans vas deferens (a tube
that carries ejaculate and
sperm) is cut and tied to
prevent sperm production.
• A vasectomy is 100%
effective after a man has
an ejaculate that has no
sperm present.
• A vasectomy is reversible.

23. Other Methods
• Withdrawal
• Douching
• Rhythm Method/
Fertility
Awareness Planning

24. Cost of Birth Control vs.
Cost of Having a Baby
• Abstinence: Free • Male Condoms: $4-12 for
• Fertility Awareness: Free 6
• Withdrawal: Free • Female Condom: $2.50
• Depo Shot : $16.66/month each
• NuvaRing: $30-40/month • Diaphragm/Cervical Caps
and Shields: $13-24/year
• Birth Control Pills: $20-
50/month • The Sponge: $15/box of 3
• Emergency Contraction: $8-• Spermicide: $8-17/ tube
25 single use • Sterilization: $1500-6000
IT COSTS ABOUT $10,000 TO
TAKE CARE OF A BABY FOR 1
YEAR!!!

25. Keep in Mind…
• The same birth control
method your friend is using
may not be the right method
for you.
• Only abstinence and condoms
prevent the spread of STIs.
• Talk to you health care
professional, health educator,
or go the your local Free
Clinic for questions
concerning contraceptive
methods.
• Always remember, you are in
control of your own health
and well being.

26. Places to Get Birth Control in
Cleveland Area
• The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 721-4010
• Family Planning Services
of Lorain County
602 Leona St.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 322-7526

27. Planned Parenthood
• East Cleveland Health Center • Old Brooklyn Health Center
1835 Forest Hill Boulevard 3311 Broadview Road
Cleveland, OH 44112 Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 851-1880 (216) 661-0400
• Shaker Height Health Center • Bedford Health Center
Shaker West Professional 19550 Rockside Road
Building located at 11811 Shaker Bedford, OH 44146
Boulevard, Ste. 210 (440) 232-8381 or 1-800-230-
Cleveland, OH 44120 PLAN
(216) 707-6907
Or Call 1-800-230-PLAN to find a Planned
Parenthood in your area

28. References
• Hyde, J & DeLameter. Understanding
Human Sexuality. McGraw Hill
Publishing, New York: 2003
• www.plannedparenthood.org
• www.webmd.com
• www.teenwire.com

29. Condoms, Diaphragms, and
Pills- Oh My!!!
An Introduction to
Contraceptive Methods
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106