IT’S NOT A MATTER OF LUCK! WHICH CONTRACEPTIVE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? @FIUHLP FIU Healthy @FIUHLP FIUHLP @FIUHLPRD Living Program BEFORE YOU GET BUSY…. Prescription/ Can Be Used Pregnancy Doctor’s Protects Contraception Ahead of Time Prevention Visit Need Against STI’s Key Hormonal Available at SHC The N/A Pill/Patch/Ring 90% Yes No N/A Hormonal IUD 99% Yes No N/A Implant 99% Yes No The Shot N/A 99% Yes No Non-Hormonal No Male Condoms 80% No Yes Female Yes Condoms 80% No Yes N/A Copper IUD 99% Yes No Yes Diaphragm 90% Yes No No Spermicide 70% No No Fertility Yes Awareness 75% No No *Pregnancy and STI prevention Sterilization N/A Almost 100% Yes No depends on personal consistent N/A Withdrawal 70% No No Yes and correct use.* Abstinence 100% No Yes Hormonal Spermicide The Pill/Patch/Ring Kills sperm Available in jelly, foam, cream, suppositories, and film Release hormones to inhibit the body’s natural Spermicide must be reapplied every time before sex cyclical hormones to help prevent pregnancy Provides poor protection against pregnancy itself - more Suppress ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus, and effective when used with a barrier method thin the lining of the womb • The Pill must be taken daily. Cervical Cap • The Patch must be replaced weekly. Treated with spermicide • The Ring can be worn for 3 weeks. Can be inserted before sex, and must be left in place 6 hours afterward Hormonal IUD Spermicide must be reapplied every time before sex Requires a doctor’s visit for fitting and another to ensure correct use Thickens cervical mucus and thins the lining of the uterus Less effective for women who have had vaginal birth Can be worn for 3-5 years, depending on the type of IUD Implant Fertility Awareness/Natural Family Planning Involves monitoring fertile ovulation days, menstrual cycles, hormones, Releases a stead dose of hormones to thicken cervical mucus, and cervical mucus thin the lining of the uterus, and can suppress ovulation Daily track necessary Inserted under the skin and can be used for 3 years Not very effective when not used consistently, during stressful times, The Shot (Depo) with irregular cycles, or with hormonal changes Suppress ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus Sponge Must be administered at a doctor’s office every 12 weeks Less effective for women who have had vaginal birth Treated with spermicide Non-Hormonal Available without a prescription Used only at a time of intercourse Male and Female Condoms Must be used for every act of intercourse Available in latex and non-latex Sterilization Copper IUD Performed in a doctor’s office, hospital, or outpatient surgical clinic Makes uterus and fallopian tubes produces fluid that kills sperm Women: Tubal ligation or Essure Can be worn for 10 years Men: Vasectomy Diaphragm Abstinence Must be used with spermicide Only way to prevent pregnancy and STI’s 100% Can be inserted 6 hours prior to sex and must be left in for at least 6 hours afterward Withdrawal Can be worn up to 24 hours Some ejaculate released before climax may contain sperm Spermicide must be reapplied every time before sex Time-sensitive Resources at the Student Health Center Clinical Services Prescription Birth Control STI Testing Healthy Living Program Sexual Health Consultation Condoms, Lube, Dental Dams Free, Confidential HIV Testing For More Information 305-348-2401 ext. 5 SHC 180 (MMC) 305-919-5307 WUC 307 (BBC) studenthealth.fiu.edu [email protected] [email protected].