The choice not to have sex
The choice not to have sex offers 100 percent protection against HIV, STDs and pregnancy. For some, this means avoiding vaginal, anal and oral-genital transport overall. Others may decide to avoid the kind of sexual or intimate contact, including hugging and kissing. The choice not to have sex is often called "abstinence."
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING not to sex (abstinence) HAVE? The choice is not to have sex free and open to everyone. Sex is not very effective in preventing infection and pregnancy. It is the only 100% effective method of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. No sex at any time can be practiced in his life. Sex can not encourage people to build relationships in other ways. Sex can not of course of action you feel is right for you and make you feel good about yourself to be. What are the disadvantages? If you have made the choice not to have sex, and change your mind in the heat of battle, you may not have birth control handy.
WHERE can I learn more? What you do sexually is an important decision you will think carefully about it. Maybe you want your decision to speak with another person on the opposite her. You can talk to your partner. You can also contact your local Family Planning Association, temple or church or local health department for an organized group or support for young people want to wait until they are ready before sexual intercourse to be checked.
Birth control pill Aka The Pill
There are two types of contraceptive pill: combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only pills.
WHAT ARE pill combined? Combined oral contraceptives contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin.They work by stopping ovulation (release of an egg) and by inhibition of sperm motility.Among typical couples who initiate use of combined pills is about eight percent of the women a chance of pregnancy in the first year of experience. But when pills are used consistently and correctly, only three of 1,000 pregnant women. For increased protection against sexually transmitted diseases, condoms, too. Pills alone will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.
Full information on this method of contraception by a doctor or the package insert for the specific pills you are taking available.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING combined oral contraceptives? If they really required for the individual, are safer than pills, pregnancy and birth. Pills decrease a woman's risk for cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer). Pills also lower a woman's chances of benign masses. Pills decrease a woman's menstrual problems clearly and pain. Pills reduce menstrual blood loss and anemia. Pills reduce PMS symptoms. Pills can reduce the prevalence of acne for up to two thirds. Many women enjoy sex more when on pills because they know that they are not pregnant. Some clinicians are to make pills without a pelvic exam. Pills suppress endometriosis. What are the disadvantages? Pills do not protect against HIV / AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. Use a condom for extra protection. A woman must not forget the pill at the same time to take each day. Nausea and / or spotting are the two women have problems the first month is on pills. Missed deadlines or very light periods. Pills tend to be very short periods of time and light. A woman can not see blood at all. Most women assume if they understand is, is to expect it. Some women experience headaches, depression or decreased enjoyment of sex. Serious complications such as blood clots are rare, but not occur. Pills can be very expensive and usually require a prescription. Use of pills is associated with a statistically higher risk of developing cervical dysplasia.Pills Users with dysplasia, which are also HPV (human papillomavirus) have a three-to four-fold increased risk of cervical cancer. Pill users who smoke or have high blood pressure are at significantly higher risk of suffering a stroke, compared with other pill users. Pill users who smoke are also at significantly higher risk of heart attack, compared to pill users who smoke and not to other women. WHERE CAN I GET COMBINED oral contraceptives? Tablets are available with a prescription from a doctor, local health department or family planning clinic.
WHAT ARE progestin-only pills? Progestin-only pills contain only one hormone, a progestin. They work by cervical mucus thickness as sperm can not get to the egg, and by the uterine lining thin. Sometimes they keep the ovulation (release of an egg). Among typical couples who are using progestin-only pills about eight percent of women randomly initiate pregnancy in the first year of experience. But if these pills are used consistently and correctly, only three pregnant women from 1000. To protect against HIV and increased protection against pregnancy, condoms also. Pills alone will not protect from STIs and HIV.
For complete information about this contraceptive is a doctor or the package insert for the specific pills you or your partner are available.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING progestin-only pills? Mini estrogen pills have no side effects and women, side effects or complications with estrogen-containing pills had to be taken. The amount of progestin in mini-pills than in combined pills LESS. Nursing mothers may progestin-only pills (preferably after the baby is six weeks old). Mini pills cause light menstruation and less anemia. Mini pills reduce menstrual discomfort, pain, headaches, mood swings and breast tenderness. Mini pills are associated with a reduced risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Mini pills may help the pain of endometriosis. What are the disadvantages? Mini pills do not protect from HIV / AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. Use a condom for extra protection. Menstrual disorders is the big problem with mini pills. While the amount is less blood loss, bleeding may be from time to time and it may be spotting between periods. Mini pills tend to be very short and scanty periods. A woman can go several months without any bleeding at all, and some women do not like that. A woman must be remembered, a pill every single day. Some women with mini pills weight gain or bloating complain. Regular exercise and attention can be a nutritious diet to minimize or control weight gain. Some women with mini pills symptoms of depression increased. WHERE CAN I progestin-only pills? Tablets are available with a prescription from a doctor, local health department or family planning clinic.
Cervical cap What is a cervical cap? The cervical cap is a small cap made of soft latex. A doctor or nurse "fits" a woman for a cervical cap. The female lays spermicide (which destroys the sperm) in the cap and then places the cap up into her vagina and her cervix (the opening of the uterus). Suction keeps the cap in place so sperm can not enter the uterus (the womb). Women should get a new cap each year. Among typical couples who initiate use of the cap before, a child who is about 16 percent of the women an unwanted pregnancy in the first year of experience. If the cervical cap is used consistently and correctly, about nine percent of women become pregnant. Failure rates are significantly higher if the cervical cap is used after a woman has had a child. Use a condom for extra protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING cervical cap? The cervical cap is small and easy to wear. May be made up to one hour before sex. It is continuously working for 48 hours. It does not matter how often a couple of sex, as long as you left it, at least six to eight hours after the last time you have sex must. Your partner must not yours, she used to know. What are the disadvantages? Is not that the best protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The cervical cap must be fitted by a doctor. You have to wash your hands with soap and water before you in the cap. It can interrupt sex. A woman has to take it with you on vacation or traveling. It increases a woman's risk for an inflammation of the surface of the cervix. It is for some women to insert a cervical cap properly after teaching difficult. If in too long, slightly increases a woman's risk for a very serious infection called toxic shock syndrome. Do not leave your diaphragm in more than 48 hours. It can inadvertently placed on the cervix can be wrong or slip during sex. Having it in, a woman needs to check to make sure it is for the opening of the uterus, called the cervix. New fitting may be necessary for a baby, abortion, miscarriage, or gaining 15 pounds. Latex may cause skin irritation or a woman can allergic to it. A woman should be a new cap every year. You need fresh spermicide each time you use your cap. It is not recommended that you use a cervical cap during menstruation .* WHERE CAN I GET A cervical cap? Cervical cap can be obtained by doctors in public health departments and local family planning clinics.
Condoms Effective are condoms made of latex or polyurethane. Rolled condoms look like long thin balloons. They prevent body fluids from mixing when two people have sex. The condom is put on the penis before the penis comes in contact with the vagina, mouth or anus.
Latex condoms, when consistently and correctly during vaginal, oral or anal intercourse are used are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. They are also effective in preventing most sexually transmitted infections (STI). Gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis transmitted when infected semen or vaginal contact or other bodily fluids mucosal surfaces. Condoms provide a high degree of protection against sexually transmitted diseases because they protect both the partners from exposure to other body fluids. Condoms also offer some protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, syphilis, chancre and human papillomavirus (HPV) are transmitted primarily through contact with infected skin or mucous membranes. Since these sexually transmitted diseases through contact with surfaces not covered or protected can be transmitted by the condom, condoms provide a lesser degree of protection against them.
GENERAL tips for those who are sexually active: Use reduce a water-based lubricant such as Astroglide or KY Jelly, the chance of condom breakage. To reduce the chance of the condom slipping off or falling of the penis in the vagina, pull the penis from the vagina immediately after ejaculation. Hold the rim of the condom onto the shaft of the penis during withdrawal. Never use more than one condom at a time. Never again use a condom. For more information visit to use a condom. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOICE condoms? Condoms are safe and effective in preventing pregnancy and some infections when used with each act of sex. Use of condoms is the best way to prevent infection if two people go to have sex. No prescription is required to get the condoms. What are the disadvantages? Condoms do not offer complete protection against genital herpes, syphilis, chancre, or because the HPV can be infected sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted via skin surfaces not covered by the condom. When putting the condom on the penis to avoid tearing the condom or putting a hole in it with fingernails, a ring, or something sharp to. YOU MAY NOT USE OIL lubricants such as Vaseline or suntan oil. These products can be a hole in a condom. The man must pull could soon after ejaculation or the condom spill fall, or be left in the vagina. Some people are sensitive or allergic to latex. Where can I get condoms? Of family planning clinics, pharmacies or drug stores, supermarkets and petrol stations.Many campus health centers, family planning clinics, health departments or give away condoms. They are also of a variety of online merchants.
Contraceptive Film WHAT IS VAGINAL contraceptive film? The film is a little two inch by two inches thin plate with a chemical that kills sperm (a chemical called nonoxynol-9). It is placed at or near the cervix (the opening of the uterus). It dissolves in seconds. Among typical couples initiate the use of vaginal spermicide, is 29 percent of the women an unwanted pregnancy in the first year of experience. If vaginal spermicide is used consistently and correctly, about 18 percent of women will become pregnant. This method is most effective when used in combination with condoms. Full information on film by your clinic, your doctor or the package insert vaginal contraceptive film is available.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VAGINAL FILM contraception? The film is easy to use. It is not chaotic, there is no relief. It is virtually undetectable and discreet. One can not say it's there. Vaginal contraceptive film can be purchased in most drug stores, no prescription is required. Film can be used alone or with a diaphragm or a condom. It reduces the risk of some sexually transmitted diseases. What are the disadvantages? Contraceptive film is not sufficient to protect against the HIV / AIDS virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. Use a condom if you or your partner could be in danger. Frequent use of nonoxynol-9 can cause irritation, which can increase vulnerability to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Not more than an hour to be introduced before sex. Can use it to interrupt sex. A woman has a new film every time she has sex. The film has to make contact with the cervix to be effective. A woman has hands with soap and water before the film on contraception, you must also dry hands thoroughly, wash to keep the film from sticking to your fingers. Some people may be more sensitive to film or it causes irritation. It is not as effective as some other contraceptives. Where can I go to get vaginal contraceptive film? Vaginal contraceptive film can be found at many hospitals pharmacies and family planning. It is also available in a number of online pharmacies.
Contraceptive Foam WHAT IS contraceptive foam? Foam is placed in the woman's vagina with an applicator and has two effects. It kills or destroys sperm and blocks the man's fluids from entering the cervical canal. Foam keeps sperm from getting to the egg. Among typical couples initiate the use of vaginal spermicide, is 29 percent of accidental pregnancy in the first year of experience. If vaginal spermicide is used consistently and correctly, about 18 percent become pregnant. Foam is very effective when used in combination with condoms. For complete information about this contraceptive is a Family Planning Association or clinic, a clinician or the package insert for the foam.
GENERAL TIPS A woman should be putting foam into your vagina advance. This makes it easier at the time of sexual intercourse. You can not be sure if there is enough foam in the can, to protect against the next act of sexual intercourse. It can help keep an extra handy. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS contraceptive foam? Foam gives the woman control over the use of a contraceptive. It is available over the counter without a visit to a doctor. It can be put into the vagina up to 20 minutes before intercourse, but it is also effective immediately. Foam is safe and has no hormones. The man's penis in the vagina may remain after ejaculation. What are the disadvantages? There must be no protection against HIV / AIDS. To increase the effectiveness, use condoms. Foam can be irritating to the vagina, and some people believe that it is messy. Some women do not like placing an applicator into the vagina. The taste of the foam is unpleasant. The container carrying the foam is large and some find it embarrassing to wear. WHERE CAN I contraceptive foam? Your pharmacy, drugstore, clinic, or in a number of online pharmacies.
Contraceptive implants WHAT ARE contraceptive implants? The contraceptive implant (Implanon) is a single implant in the arm used. After a woman is a local anesthetic, so insertion takes only a few minutes. It is usually not painful.Implants give very small amounts of a hormone similar to the progesterone a woman's body produces during the last two weeks of each monthly cycle. Among typical couples who initiate the use of implants, five women in 1,000 chance of pregnancy in the first year of experience. For complete information about this contraceptive is a doctor or the package insert of the implants.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS contraceptive implants? Implanon is effective for three years. In a recent study, no pregnancies occurred among the first 70,000 cycles of Implanon users. This is great protection! There is nothing to do on a daily basis or at the time of sexual intercourse. Women lose less blood during menstruation. They also have less cramps, headaches and breast tenderness. Depression and premenstrual symptoms improve. What are the disadvantages? Implants do not protect against HIV / AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. Use a condom if you or your partner could be in danger. Implants are very likely to cause irregular periods in some women. If you troublesome, contact your doctor. There are medications to take the woman to can have an acceptable pattern of bleeding. Over time, a woman's periods are more regular basis. You can gain weight, develop hair loss, headaches, or knowledge of the skin over your implants blackout. Implants, some arm discomfort. Depression and premenstrual symptoms may worsen. A woman may have trouble finding a doctor who will remove the implants. Where am I going to get contraceptive implants? A woman can implants from a doctor, nurse, nurse midwife, health department or family planning clinic to get. Not all medical implants. It's a good idea to check this in advance.Be sure that the clinicians experienced in the removal of implants and will remove independent ability to pay to have them removed. What is the routine is used for a woman implants?
A woman will probably be given a date to return to check about a month after insertion, insertion site and answer the questions it. After this to your doctor once a year in return for your regular checkup.
Contraceptive sponge WHAT IS THE SPONGE contraception? The vaginal sponge is a barrier method of preventing pregnancy. That is, the sponge acts as a barrier against the penetration of sperm to the cervix to prevent. The sponge is more effective with women who have never been born, as with women who have given.With typical use of the sponge for about 16 percent of women will experience pregnancy within one year. With consistent and correct use of the sponge over nine percent of all women will experience pregnancy within one year.
Since vaginal barrier methods, including the sponge keeps the cervix, so they can help prevent some sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis. Studies on the protective effect of vaginal barrier methods are not uniform, but so also women should condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS of the contraceptive SPONGE? Sponges are simple to use, relatively inexpensive and available without prescription. Since you can use the sponge, if your sex partner is not present, they offer a good degree of privacy contraceptives. What are the disadvantages? Unlike hormonal methods, the sponge does not provide permanent protection. You need a new one for every occasion of sex. You have to wash your hands with soap and water before the sponge. The sponge must be inserted into the vagina and against the cervix before the penis into the vagina. Some women find it difficult to properly place the sponge. Some women have difficulty removing the sponge. If left inside the vagina for more than 30 hours, the sponge slightly increased the risk of very serious infection called toxic shock syndrome. Do not leave your sponge in more than 30 hours. The sponge is placed accidentally on the cervix can be wrong or slip during sex. Sponges must be stored in a clean, cool, dark place, not in the glove compartment of a car or a handbag. WHERE CAN I GET THE SPONGE contraception? You can sell the sponge in local pharmacies and other shops, the condoms and personal care products, including online store to purchase.
Contraceptive suppository WHAT ARE contraceptive suppository? Contraceptive suppositories are barrier-free methods of birth control, inserted deep into the vagina before sexual intercourse. The suppository melts, releasing spermicide. The spermicide to prevent sperm from the road to the egg and protects the cervix. Of 100 women who use contraceptive suppository less than perfect, 29 are accidentally pregnant during the first year. With perfect use, 15 women are pregnant. Suppositories do not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections. In fact, you should not use this method and always in a single day because of frequent daily use of barrier method, the spermicide nonoxynol-9 may increase the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases contains. To protect against sexually transmitted diseases, use condoms.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS of suppositories? Are cheap and available without a prescription; Can be used with any woman who wants to use them, and Stay for about an hour after you put it in force. What are the disadvantages? Suppositories not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Use condoms, too. Some brands of spermicide can irritate the penis or vagina. Try different brands, if this happens. Suppositories can often be used not sure in a day. A new suppository should be inserted deep into the vagina before each act of sex. If not used exactly as instructed, the cones do not form a good barrier over the cervix. Suppositories can be messy. WHERE CAN I contraceptive suppository? Contraceptive suppositories are available in most drug stores and some shops, supermarkets, family planning clinics and local health department clinics. You can add more information about this contraceptive method from your family doctor or nurse, family planning clinic and / or the patient accompanying suppositories.
Diaphragm What is a diaphragm? A diaphragm is a rubber disc a woman places into her vagina. It should be in the vagina for at least 6 hours but not more than 24 hours after sexual intercourse. The diaphragm blocks a man's sperm from entering the cervix (the opening of the uterus). A spermicide placed onto the diaphragm kills sperm. A diaphragm and spermicide keep sperm from getting to the egg. Among typical couples who initiate use of the membrane are about 16 percent of the women an unwanted pregnancy in the first year of experience. If the membrane is used consistently and correctly, about 6 percent of women experience pregnancy. Use condoms and the diaphragm for the most effective protection. For complete information about this contraceptive is a club or family planning clinic or by a membrane leaflet available.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING A membrane? A membrane is the woman rather good control over contraception. When used perfectly, only six pregnant women in 100 the first year with a membrane. It can be put up for several hours before intercourse. Membranes are sure there are no hormones and no side effects of hormones. The penis can remain in the vagina after ejaculation. What are the disadvantages? A membrane is not sufficient to protect against HIV. Use condoms, too. The diaphragm must be fitted by a doctor. You need your hands with soap and water before washing on a membrane Inserting the diaphragm may interrupt sex. A woman has to take it with you on vacation or traveling. A membrane increases a woman's risk for urinary tract infections. It is for some women to insert a diaphragm correctly after teaching difficult. If in too long, it easily a woman's risk increases for a very serious infection called toxic shock syndrome. Leave a membrane in more than 24 hours after sexual intercourse. It may slip during sex. If you change who at the beginning, you can verify that the membrane is still on the cervix. After we made it, a woman should check to make sure it is for the opening of the cervix. A new fitting, after childbirth, abortion or miscarriage, or gaining 15 pounds is required. It is not recommended that you use a diaphragm during menstruation .* WHERE CAN I GET A membrane? A woman must be installed in an office for a clinician panel. Make sure you are shown how to insert and remove a diaphragm. Then a woman a prescription for the specific type of membrane will be given to use them. The actual diaphragm and the spermicide used with the membrane is at the local pharmacy or drug store.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception - also known as EC, the morning after pill or Plan B - can prevent pregnancy up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Emergency Contraception is a stronger dose of the same hormones used in regular birth control pills and is more effective the sooner you take it. EC works best if you within 24 hours of sex.
Plan B ® is the only product specifically approved and marketed in the United States as a "morning-after pill.
HOW DOES IT WORK Emergency Contraception? Emergency Contraception is a stronger dose of the same hormones found in regular birth control pill. If it is taken after unprotected sexual intercourse, these hormones can greatly reduce the chance of pregnancy and are most effective if taken within 12 hours after sex.
Prevent pregnancy AFTER SEX Plan B ® - the only form of prescribing EC is currently in the United States - is a set of two pills. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of certain brands on a regular basis on the pill as EC, although the number of pills and dosage depending on the brand. (To learn more, click here.)
EC works by delaying ovulation (or the release of an egg from an ovary). It can also prevent the fertilized egg from. It is possible, although not proven, that inhibit the implantation, the EC (that is, prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus).
EC is not an ABORTION With the pill is not the same as an abortion, and emergency contraceptives do not cause abortion. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and nearly all mainstream professional medical groups define pregnancy as beginning when a fertilized egg is ready to implant in the uterus. "Pill will not harm an egg that has implanted ready, so they can not cause an abortion.
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