Part 1- Contraception

-Effectiveness %
-Pros
-Cons
-STI protection

Condom (male)
-97%
-Condoms are the best protection against Sexually Transmitted Infections. The Condoms also stops bacteria and viruses from infecting yourself and provides protection against unwanted pregnancy
-might slip off or break during sex, some people are allergic to latex, some people might need to add lubricant inside the condom to increase sensitivity
-Condoms are the only contraception that can prevent STIs. Condoms can prevent against most STIs of used consistenly and correctly.

Condom (Female)
-95%
-protection from unwanted pregnancy and STIs
-Some girls may find the condom difficult to insert, makes a rustling sound during sex, expensive ($3 each)
-female condoms protect you from most STIs

Oral Contraceptive (Pill)
-99.9%
-Oral Contraceptive pills are the most effective form of contraception. The pill regulates the menstrual cycle, reduces menstual flow, reduces acne, protects against certain cancers, and is completely reversible. Once the women is off the pill, the body resumes back to it's normal cycle.
-Oral Contraceptive pills may cause side effects such as irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches, and nausea. These side effects generally disappear after a few months.
-does not protect against STIs

Day After Pill
-99%
-Emergency contraception can be used 3-5 days after intercourse to prevent pregnancy. However, the sooner it is used, the better it works. There are 2 types of emergency pills and both methods come with clear and simple instructions. If implantation does occur, the emergency contraceptive will not interupt the pregnancy or put the fetus at risk.
-It causes side effects like nausea or vomiting. If you vomit within an hour of taking the emergency contraceptive, you will have to retake the dose.
-These pills do not prevent against STIs

IUD (Intrauterine Contraceptive Device)
-99%
-IUD provides up to 5 years of contraception. It has no negative impact on future fertility once removed. The IUD should not alter the timing of your periods. Women who uses an IUD have a lower rate pf ectopic pregnancy compared to women who do not use any birth control
-Women may find their periods get heavier and more crampy. The IUD may cause irregular bleeding or spotting, perforating the uterus (making a small hole in the uterus), infection, or expulsion
-IUD does not prevent against STIs or from HIV

Vasectomy
-97.8%
-It is the most effective contraception controlled by a guy. It is easy, permanent and relieves women of contraceptive burdens.
-There might be swelling after the surgery, but the most common problem is that a man will come to regret his decision. This surgery is difficult and costly to reverse
-Vasectomy does not prevent against STIs

Spermicide
-79% (typical use)
-Provides protection against pregnancy, bacterial infections and pelvic inflammatory disease. It can also be used as an emergency contraception
-Spermicides are not a very effective method of birth control. It is messy and is effective for only an hour. It must be inserted right before sex. Sometimes, it can also irritate the entrance of the vagina and the tip of the penis. Using spermicide will increase your risk of HIV transmission. Furthermore, you may be allergic to spermicide.
-Spermicides can protect you against some STIs like Chlamydia.

Deop Provera
-99.7% in preventing pregnancy
-It does not have to be taken once everyday because it is reversable. 50% of women will stop having period all together within a year of starting deop provera, but it is not unhealthy.
-Cause bone density loss, irregular bleeding, weight gain, headaches and mood changes
-Deop Provera does not protect against STIs or HIV

Withdrawal
-81%
- Withdrawal is better than nothing
- Withdrawal is not very effective because there may be sperm in the pre-ejaculation and only one sperm is needed to make a girl pregnant. Withdrawal requires a lot of self control and practice. It is difficult to get the timing right. The most common problem is that many men pulls out too late.
-Withdrawal does not prevent STIs