since today's hot topic is MAKING LOVE.. i shall post this today.
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Contraceptive Pill
What is it (What) - a synthetic hormone that is available in many forms to suit every woman.
How it works (How) -
- prevents ovulation
- Thickens the cervical mucus
- Acts as an obstruction to sperm
- Take 1 pill a day for 21 consecutive days
- Start on the 5th day of menstruation
- Stop for 7 days
- Repeat
Benefits -
- Effective
- Safe
- Can be tolerated by most woman
Injection
What - A synthetic hormone that is available in many forms to suit every woman.
How -
- prevents ovulation
- Thickens the cervical mucus
- Acts as an obstruction to sperm
Eff - Almost 100%
Benefits -
- Highly Effective
- Safe
- Easy to administer
- Provides long-term effectiveness
Implant
What - A synthetic hormone that is available in many forms to suit every woman.
How -
- prevents ovulation
- Thickens the cervical mucus
- Acts as an obstruction to sperm
Eff - Almost 100%
Benefits -
- Highly Effective
- Safe
- Easy to administer
- Provides long-term effectiveness
Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)
What - A small device that is inserted into the womb (uterus)
How -
- Prevents fertilization
- Prevents implantation
- Inserted by a trained health personnel
- Women must feel the IUD thread
Benefits -
- Safe to use
- Remains effective for 3-10 yrs depending on the types of IUD
Condom
What - A type of covering made from soft rubber and used to cover the penis before intercourse
How - Prevents sperm from entering the womb (uterus)
Use -
- Put on an erect penis
- Remove with the penis after ejaculation from the vagina
- Use with clean hands
- Effective (75%)
- More effective if used together with spermicide
- Easy to use
- Prevents STI including HIV/AIDS
Diaphragm
What - A cup shaped flexible device made of rubber
How -
- Closes the opening of the womb (uterus)
- Prevents sperm from entering the womb
- Needs an examination of the pelvis by a trained health personnel to determine size
- Inserted by the user
- Device must be washed with soap and water after use
- Not very effective
- Effective if used together with spermicide
Spermicide
What - A chemical substance that makes the sperm weak and inactive. Can be obtained in the form of vaginal soap, gel, cream, tablet and aerosol
How - Weakens sperm activity
Use - Apply into vagina before every intercourse
Eff -
- Not very effective (70%)
- More effective if used together with condoms/diaphragm
Rhythm / Safe Period
What - Avoid intercouse during fetile period
How - Prevents the fertilization of the egg by the sperm
Use - Women determine the fetile period by keeping a record of their menstruation cycle
Eff -
- Not very effective
- Depends on the regularity of the menstruation cycle
Vasectomy (male) / Ligature (female)
What - A surgical procedure. Blocks the fallopian tubes in women and the spermatic passage in men
How - Prevents the fertilization of the egg by the sperm
Use -
- Minor surgery
- Does not affect health or sexual relationship
Eff - Very effective
Benefits - Increase sexual satisfaction
Bad points - Irrevesible
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