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    This document discusses various methods of birth control and family planning. It describes hormonal methods such as birth control pills, injections, and implants. Birth control pills work by stopping ovulation, thinning the uterine lining, and thickening cervical mucus. They are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken properly. Potential side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, moodiness, and weight changes. The document emphasizes that the risks of using birth control are much lower than the risks of an unintended pregnancy. It concludes by thanking the reader for their attention.

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    Lecture 1 Family Planning

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    Gulam Arsyad
    This document discusses various methods of birth control and family planning. It describes hormonal methods such as birth control pills, injections, and implants. Birth control pills work by stopping ovulation, thinning the uterine lining, and thickening cervical mucus. They are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken properly. Potential side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, moodiness, and weight changes. The document emphasizes that the risks of using birth control are much lower than the risks of an unintended pregnancy. It concludes by thanking the reader for their attention.

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    GULAM ARSYAD

    G2A013053

    Birth Control &


    Family Planning

    Remember
    The total risks of
    birth control are
    much less than the
    total risks of a
    pregnancy!!

    Types of Birth Control


    Hormonal
    Barrier
    IUD
    Methods

    based on information
    Permanent sterilization

    Hormonal Methods
    Oral

    Contraceptives
    (Birth Control Pill)
    Injections (DepoProvera)
    Implants (Norplant I & II)

    Birth Control Pills


    Pills can be taken to prevent
    pregnancy
    Pills are safe and effective when
    taken properly
    Pills are over 99% effective
    Women must have a pap smear to
    get a prescription for birth control
    pills

    How does the pill work?

    Stops ovulation
    Thins uterine lining
    Thickens cervical mucus

    Positive Benefits of Birth Control


    Pills
    Prevents
    pregnancy
    Eases menstrual
    cramps
    Shortens period
    Regulates
    period

    Decreases
    incidence of
    ovarian cysts
    Prevents
    ovarian and
    uterine
    cancer
    Decreases
    acne

    Side-effects

    Breast
    tenderness
    Nausea
    Increase in
    headaches

    Moodiness
    Weight change
    Spotting

    Taking the Pill

    Once a day at the same time


    everyday
    Use condoms for first month
    Use condoms when on antibiotics
    Use condoms for 1 week if you miss
    a pill or take one late
    The pill offers no protection from
    STDs

    THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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