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Reproductive Health & Safety
Lesson 4 – FDA Approved Contraceptives
The Lesson Objectives
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1. Answer Submitted Questions2. Review the Previous Lesson3. Learn the FDA Approved
Contraceptives Including Barrier, Hormonal and Permanent Methods
Ground Rules
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•Be Respectful•Exhibit Maturity•Demonstrate Patience
The Question Box
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Let’s Review
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A Quick Review
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• STDs
• Bacterial STDs/STIs
• Viral STDs/STIs
• Parasitic STDs/STIs
What is the FDA?
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) is an agency within the United States Department
of Health and Human Services.
What is the Role of the FDA?
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The FDA is the agency that is responsible for monitoring/regulating: human drugs ▪ US food supply
veterinary drugs ▪ cosmetics
vaccines ▪ dietary supplements
medical devices ▪ tobacco products
Barrier Methods
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Male Condom Female Condom Diaphragm Cervical Cap Sponge Spermicide
Male Condom -
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A latex or polyurethane sheath placed over the erect penis.
Male Condom -
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reaction
Failure Rate – 11 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STDs – May provide some protection from STDs
Female Condom -
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A polyurethane sheath with a closed end that has a flexible ring that is
inserted in to the vagina
Female Condom -
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reaction
Failure Rate – 21 pregnancies per 100 women per yearSee FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – May provide some protection from STDs – Not as effective as a latex condom
Diaphragm with Spermicide -
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A dome shaped rubber device that covers the cervix
Diaphragm with Spermicide -
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reactions, urinary tract infection and in rare cases Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Failure Rate – 15 pregnancies per 100 women per yearSee FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Sponge with Spermicide -
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A disk-shaped polyurethane device with the spermicide nonoxynol -9
Sponge with Spermicide -
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reaction, in rare cases TSS
Failure Rate – 16-32 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Cervical Cap with Spermicide-
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A soft latex or silicone cup with a round rim, used to cover the cervix
Cervical Cap with Spermicide -
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reaction, in rare cases TSS and abnormal Pap test
Failure Rate – 17-23 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Spermicide
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A foam, cream, jelly, film or tablet that kills sperm
Spermicide
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Risks – Irritation and allergic reaction, urinary tract infection
Failure Rate – 30 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Hormonal Methods
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Oral Contraceptives
Patch Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Shot/Injection
Combined Pill Progestin-only Extended/Continuous
Combined Pill
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A pill that uses estrogen and progestin to stop ovaries from releasing eggs and thickens cervical mucus
Combined Pill -
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Risks – Dizziness, nausea, changes in menstruation, mood, and weight, rarely cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, blood clots, heart attack and stroke
Failure Rate – 5 pregnancies per 100 women per year
Protection from STD – None
Progestin Only
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A pill that uses progestin to reduce and thickens cervical mucus
Progestin Only-
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Risks – Irregular bleeding, weight gain and breast tenderness
Failure Rate – 5 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Extended/Continuous
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A pill that uses estrogen and progestin and is taken in 3 month cycles, thus reducing the number of menstrual periods
Extended/Continuous
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Risks – Similar to other pills, bleeding and spotting between periods
Failure Rate – 5 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Patch
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Skin patch worn on the body that releases progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream
Patch
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Risks – Higher levels of estrogen
Failure Rate – 5 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring
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A flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases progestin and estrogen
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Risks – Irritation, vaginal discharge, vaginal swelling and other risks similar to oral contraceptives
Failure Rate – 5 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring
Injection/Shot
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An injectable form of progestin and estrogen, needed every 3 months
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Risks – Bone loss, bleeding between periods, weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Injection/Shot
Emergency Contraceptive
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Pills containing progestin or estrogen and progestin, must be used within 72 hours after unprotected sex, should not be used as a regular form of birth control
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Risks – Nausea, vomiting headaches, abdominal pain, fatigue and headaches
Failure Rate – 15 pregnancies per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Emergency Contraceptive
Implanted Devices
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IUD (Intrauterine Device) Implantable Rod
Intrauterine Device
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A T-shaped device inserted in to the uterus by a health professional
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Risks – Cramps, bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, tear or hole in uterus
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Intrauterine Device
Implant
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Matchstick sized rubber rods that are surgically implanted under the skin of the upper arm, that release progestin
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Risks – Acne, weight gain, ovarian cysts, mood changes, depression, hair loss, headache, upset stomach, dizziness, soreness in breasts and changes in period
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Implant
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Permanent Methods for Women
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Sterilization Implant –
Coil is placed in the fallopian tubes, causes scar tissue to form thus blocking the fallopian tubes
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Risks – Mild to moderate pain after insertion, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Permanent Methods for Women
Permanent Methods for Women
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Sterilization Surgery –
The fallopian tubes are tied off and cut apart, procedure done in hospital setting
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Risks – Pain, bleeding, infection or other similar complications after surgery, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Permanent Methods for Women
Permanent Methods for Men
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Surgical Surgery (vasectomy) – A small incision is made in the scrotum, the vas deferens are then tied off, cut (a small portion may be removed) and the ends are stitched, clipped or cauterized (device destroys tissue)
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Risks – Pain, bleeding, infection or other similar complications after surgery
Failure Rate – 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year
See FDA effectiveness chart
Protection from STD – None
Permanent Methods for Men
Let’s Review
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Knowledge Assessment
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The End
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