b. mental
d. spiritual
Lady
Meliane
Minulet
Rigevidon
Gynera
Micropil
Mercilon
Trust Pill
Triquilar
Logynon
V. Progestin-Only Injectables:
Injectable contraceptives containing the synthetic hormone
progestin administered by deep IM injection. (e.g. DMPA or
Depo-Provera and Noristerat)
Perfect use: 99.7%
Typical use: 97%
Advantages of using the method
Vaginal bleeding/spotting
Dizziness
Reversible
Does not require daily intake
Does not interfere with intercourse
Effective within 24 hours after insertion
No estrogen-related side effects
Subdermal Implant
Local action
No effect on amount or quality of breast milk
Low cost
One time application
Return to fertility upon removal
Can be inserted after childbirth or after abortion
Easily removed or inserted by a trained provider
Long-lasting method
Disadvantages and side effects of using IUD
Pain and cramping
Longer and heavier menstrual bleeding
Menstrual irregularities
Changes in mood
Depression
Weight gain
Alopecia
Breast pain
Fluid retention
Vaginal dischrage
Skin disorders
Benign Breast Condition
Male condom
Female condom
Diaphragm
Cervical cap
Spermicides (gel, foam, tablet or cream)
MALE Condom
A thin sheath of latex rubber made to fit on a
mans erect penis to prevent the passage of sperm
cells and STD organisms into the vagina. Some
are coated with a lubricant or with spermicides.
FEMALE Condom
A thin sheath made of soft transparent polyurethane
plastic. It has 2 flexible rings.
Perfect use: 95%
Typical use: 79%
Advantages of using the method
Does not alter the milk production of a breastfeeding
woman
No allergic reaction reported plastic not rubber
Use of this method is under the control of the woman
Types/Kinds of Diaphragm
SPERMICIDES
Vaginal spermicides are made of an inert base and chemicals
which the woman places in her vagina shortly before sex or
before the penis touches the vagina.
Perfect use: 82%
Typical use: 71%
Advantages of using the method
Can be used and stopped any time
Safe and easy to use with just little practice
Can be used as early as 15 minutes before
sex to avoid interruption
May increase vaginal lubrication
Very effective
Permanent, safe, simple
Can be performed in a clinic, office
No resupplies or repeated clinic visits
No apparent long-term health risks
Man will not lose his sexual ability, erection, and
ejaculation
Does not affect male hormonal function
May increase the couples sexual drive & enjoyment
Scrotal Hematoma
Wound Infection (including abscess)
Epididymitis
Sperm Granuloma (Seminoma)
Infection
Bleeding
Intestinal injury
Abscess formation