Contraceptive measures/ method

Hormonal Method:

The pill

Oral pill that containing hormones that needs to take by a woman at the same time everyday.

Efficiency: 92%, Routine: everyday, Benefits: Very effective, available in pharmacy, easy to use.

Contraceptive Injection

Shot of hormones under the skin that last up to 3 months.

Efficiency: 94%, Routine: 1 or 3 months, Benefits: Very effective, available in pharmacy and
stores and hidden.

Contraceptive Ring

Flexible plastic ring that produce hormone and placed inside the vagina by woman.

Efficiency: 91%, Routine: Every month, Benefits: Very effective, available in pharmacy and easy
to use.

Contraceptive Patch

A patch that is use to stick on the skin that release hormone to stop pregnancy.

Efficiency: 91%, Routine: Every week, Benefits: Very effective, available everywhere and easy to
use.

Intrauterine Method:

Intrauterine Device

A small, flexible T-shaped device covered in copper placed inside the womb by specialist.

Efficiency: 99%, Routine: less than 5 to 10 years, Benefits: Very effective, long-lasting and
hidden.

Intrauterine System

T-shaped system that capable to suppress to produce low levels of hormones placed inside the
womb by specialist.
 Efficiency: 99%, Routine: less than 3 to 5 years, Benefits: Very effective, long-lasting and hidden.

Barrier Method:

Male Condom

Thin film sheath made of latex that is placed over the erect of penis before having sex.

Efficiency: 82%, Routine: every time, Benefits: protected from STI, easy to use.

Sponge

Blocks the area of cervix and also release spermicide use to stop sperms entering and fertilize

Efficiency: 76%, Routine: 24 hours, Benefits: Low cost, and hormone free.

Permanent Method:

Sterilization

A process of completely remove the ability to reproduce through surgery.

Efficiency: 99%, Routine: Forever, Benefits: Very effective, permanent and hormone free.

Others Method or Not very effective:

Withdrawal method

Pulling out requires timing and luck before ejaculation

Efficiency: 78%, Routine: Every time, Benefits: No cost, common.

Fertility Awareness

A method use for having sex in the non-fertile day of menstrual cycle

Efficiency: 76%, Routine: Everyday, Benefits: No cost, common.

Common sexually transmitted disease

1. Chlamydia
is the most common bacterial infection,  it can affect the urethra, rectum, cervical
cells, and in some cases, the eyes and throat. In some instances, it can lead to infertility.

2. Gonorrhea Or “The Clap”

 is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It affects the urethra, cervix, rectum,
anus, and throat.

This infection can cause severe problems in babies during pregnancy. It can also cause
infertility.

3. Syphilis
is a highly lethal bacterial STD, It’s usually transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal
sex, it can also be spread through shared sex toys, blood transfusions, and contact with an
infected person’s sores. It can also be passed on from mother to child during childbirth.

4. Genital Herpes
The herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes. It’s spread through direct contact of
infected skin during oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Symptoms can appear years after
contracting the virus.

5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

The human immunodeficiency virus infects and destroys immune system cells, thereby
reducing the body’s ability to protect itself from other infections and illnesses. It can be
contracted through unprotected anal, vaginal, and oral sex or through shared infected
needles.

6. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

AIDS is the result of being infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS
attacks the body’s immune system. Usually, it’s transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal
sex. Many people who have it don’t have symptoms, while others have symptoms similar to
those of the flu.

AIDS is a deadly and incurable STD. However, antivirals can be used to counter the disease
and prolong an infected person’s life.
FAMILY PLANNING

DOS’

Inspired to make development in life

Getting education in institution

To gain income and live free

Capable to decide where expense comes first

Using contraception to maintain birth control

Able to gives food, clothes and shelter for children

DON’T
Being pregnant in early age

Suffer in sickness from consecutively pregnancies

Agree to unsafe and non-standard abortion

Die in giving birth or complication

Not capable to support a family and take care of child