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Additional Information

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Teen Mothers

  • Bodies are not fully developed
  • Often give birth to premature babies

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Emergency Contraceptive

  • Can be used 72 hours after sex
  • Use hormones or medications that block pregnancy
  • Stop the release of the egg
  • Stop sperm from fertilizing the egg
  • Prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus
  • If already pregnant, they have no effect

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Spermicide

  • Works by “freezing” the sperm so it cannot reach the egg

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Withdrawal

  • Immediately before ejaculation, the male removes his penis from the vagina
  • This is an INEFFECTIVE method of “birth control”
  • Fluids that the male secretes before ejaculation can contain sperm!

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Tubal Ligation

  • Having your “tubes tied”
  • A surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are tied, cut, or blocked

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Vasectomy

  • Prevents sperm from being added to the semen before ejaculation

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Hormonal Methods of Birth Control

  • “Trick” the body in order to stop ovulation
    • Hormonal Implant
    • Hormonal Injection
    • Hormonal Patch
    • Vaginal Implant
    • Birth Control Pills
    • IUD

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Barrier Methods of Birth Control

  • Physically block sperm from reaching the ovum
    • Condoms
    • Diaphragms
    • Cervical Cap
    • IUD

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STI: Trichomoniasis

  • Caused by a parasite
  • Causes burning, itching, and inflammation of the genitals
  • Extremely hard to detect in men
  • Does not usually cause infertility

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STI Reminders

  • Once you contract an STI, you can contract the SAME STI again
  • Some medicines cure STIs, but some can only treat the symptoms