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Union-Endicott
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Contraception:
Prevention of conception
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istory of Contraception
ncient writings refer to contraceptíve
echniques using crocodile dung and
ermented dough, which most likely created a
ostile environment for sperm. Also, vaginal
lugs of gum, honey, and acacia were used.
uring the early second century in Rome,
ighly acidic concoction of fruits, nuts, and
001 that was placed at the cervical as a
permletdal barrier.
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Contraception Methods
• Brief History of ...
• Abstinence lifestyle
II Coitus interruptus (withdrawal)
• Hormone Therapy
Newer: The Ring / The Patch
• Barrier
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• Fertility Awareness
• Sterilization
Pros
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-Free
-100% effective
-Avoids
Abstinence
STO's,
pregnancy, heartache
Cons
- Difficult when pressured to
have sex (society, partner)
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Coitus interruptus
Coitus interruptus involves
withdrawal of the entire penis from
the vagina before ejaculation.
Fertilization is prevented by lack of
contact between spermatozoa and
the ovum. This method of
contraception remains a
significant means of fertility control
in the developing world.
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Hormone
Oral, Norplant, Depo-Provera ...
• Pros
-Good success rate, Can be reversed
- Non-interfering
18 Cons
- Can be expensive
- Need to take pills regularly
- Potential health risks
.- Doesn't protect / STO's
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