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| Used to collect semen that tries to enter the vagina. It also prevents the sharing of blood. It has 2 rings, one on each end, and is made from polyurethane. Advantages: protects the vagina, can be inserted hours before intercourse, and is stronger than the male condom. Disadvantages: Does not reduce male stimulation, can be very fiddly, and it costs 3 time the price of a male condom. |
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- for males
- tight material
- placed over an erect penis
- prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from entering the vagina
- does not affect fertility
- lowers sensation
- side efects: N/A
- only works if placed on penis immediately before sex
- can only be used once
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- Thin dome, rubber
- Does not prevent HIV/AIDS
- Reusable
- 92% effective
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- Regulates menstural cycle
- May affect weight
- Must be taken after woman has 2 periods from first dose
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- Regulates hormones
- Fertility begins 2-3 months AFTER removal
- Rod
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| Emergency contraception[image] |
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Morning after pill:
- regulates hormones
- forces egg to drop
- Women may feel discomfort
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- Copper IUD:has string, which helps you make sure the IUD is still in place
- prevents pregnancy
- changes the lining that prevents the egg from implanting itself in the womb
- can stay in the vagina for up to 5 years
- does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases
- Progestrongen IUD:
- shaped like a T
- cylinder on stem which contains progestrongen
- cylinder has a membrane that regulate dosage of the progestrongen into the womb
- Advantages: 99% effective; latst a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 8 years; fertility comes back quickly after removal; can be forgotten about after inserting
- Disadvantages: Must be inserted by a doctor; small risk of infection;does not proptect against STIs; can fall out
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