Project on Health: Different Forms of Contraception
Pills
Description:
Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular forms of birth control for women. They are prescribed by a doctor and come either in a combination pill with the hormones estrogen and progestin or in the form of progestin only. These pills stop ovulation from taking place, and they also block sperm cells by thickening cervical mucus. These come in 21, 28, and 91 day types. Although this method of contraception is effective at preventing pregnancy, it does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Effect to one’s health: * bleeding between periods * weight gain * nausea * breast tenderness * headaches * mood change * blood clots (usually occur only in women over 35 who smoke)
Female Condoms
Description:
Female condoms cover the cervix, the immediate area around the vagina and the vaginal canal itself. They are 7 inches in length and prevent sperm from getting through to the uterus
Effect to one’s health:
While female condoms are simple to use, some women find them irritating to insert and bothersome during sex. Practice and experience with the female condom usually eases concerns. Like the male condom, the female condom must be used properly and consistently in order to be effective.
Diaphragm
Description:
A diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber device that is placed over the cervix before intercourse. Spermicide chemicals are placed in it to kill any sperm cells that enter the vagina.
Effect to one’s health: * are not comfortable touching your vagina and vulva * are sensitive to silicone or spermicide * gave birth in the last six weeks * have certain physical problems with your uterus or vagina * have difficulty inserting the diaphragm * have frequent urinary tract infections * have a history of toxic shock syndrome * have poor muscle tone in your vagina * recently had surgery on your cervix * recently had an abortion after the first trimester of
Description:
Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular forms of birth control for women. They are prescribed by a doctor and come either in a combination pill with the hormones estrogen and progestin or in the form of progestin only. These pills stop ovulation from taking place, and they also block sperm cells by thickening cervical mucus. These come in 21, 28, and 91 day types. Although this method of contraception is effective at preventing pregnancy, it does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Effect to one’s health: * bleeding between periods * weight gain * nausea * breast tenderness * headaches * mood change * blood clots (usually occur only in women over 35 who smoke)
Female Condoms
Description:
Female condoms cover the cervix, the immediate area around the vagina and the vaginal canal itself. They are 7 inches in length and prevent sperm from getting through to the uterus
Effect to one’s health:
While female condoms are simple to use, some women find them irritating to insert and bothersome during sex. Practice and experience with the female condom usually eases concerns. Like the male condom, the female condom must be used properly and consistently in order to be effective.
Diaphragm
Description:
A diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber device that is placed over the cervix before intercourse. Spermicide chemicals are placed in it to kill any sperm cells that enter the vagina.
Effect to one’s health: * are not comfortable touching your vagina and vulva * are sensitive to silicone or spermicide * gave birth in the last six weeks * have certain physical problems with your uterus or vagina * have difficulty inserting the diaphragm * have frequent urinary tract infections * have a history of toxic shock syndrome * have poor muscle tone in your vagina * recently had surgery on your cervix * recently had an abortion after the first trimester of