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Staten Island Teen RAP

Staten Island Teen RAP

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OTHER METHODS

Tubal Ligation
Vasectomy
Fertility Awareness

    Sterilization

    Tubal ligation is a procedure that removes the fallopian tubes on a person with female reproductive organs.  This procedure requires surgery in an operating room.

    Who uses it?

    People who are absolutely sure they do not want to give birth in the future.  Because Tubal Ligation is a permanent method, most doctors in the United States will not perform this surgery on people under the age of 18.

    How do I use it?

    Tubal ligations are performed by a clinician in a operating room.  Follow-up appointments are necessary to check the wound are healing.

    Where do I get it?

    Tubal ligations are performed by your clinician.

    How effective are they?

    Tubal Ligation is 99.8% effective.

    STD Protection

    NO. For STI protection use condoms with this method.

    Pros
    • Permanent and highly effective method.
    • Private and hidden.
    Cons
    • Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV!
    • Permanent and virtually irreversible.  May not be good for people who want to give birth in the future

      Vasectomy is for a person with a penis

      Vasectomy is a surgery that permanently blocks the tubes called the vas deferens from mixing sperm with ejaculation fluid or “cum”. After this safe and quick procedure, cum will look the same, but have no sperm inside it. This permanently prevents impregnation.

      Who uses it?

      People who are absolutely sure they do not want biological children in the future. Because a vasectomy is a permanent method, most doctors in the United States will not perform this surgery on people under the age of 18.  Reversal procedures exist, but they are technically complex, expensive and sometimes unsuccessful.

      How do I use it?

      A vasectomy can be performed by a clinician in a clinic, hospital, or doctor’s office.  It is a simple and quick procedure, and the patient can go home the same day.  You will need to use a BC method for a few weeks after the operation, until a “sperm count” shows that no active sperm are leaving the body.

      Where do I get it?

      Vasectomies are performed by a clinician at a clinic, hospital, or doctor’s office.

      How effective are they?

      A vasectomy is 99.9% effective permanent way to prevent impregnation.

      STD Protection

      NO. For STD protection use condoms with this method.

      Pros
      • Vasectomy is permanent
      • Simple and safe procedure
      Cons
      • Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV
      • Permanent and virtually irreversible
      • May not be good for people who want biological children in the future

        Fertility Awareness

        To use the fertility awareness method, you must learn your fertile time of the month, which is when you release an egg (or ovulate).  If you have unprotected sex during this time, you are likely to get pregnant.  People who know their ovulation cycle can estimate when it is safer to have sex.

        Who uses it?

        People who are in between other methods and want a natural, inexpensive form of BC, or who don’t use other BC methods because of religious beliefs.

        How do I use it?

        You must learn the cycles of your own body to use the fertility awareness method.  On the days when you are fertile each month, you must not have unprotected sex.  Instead use a barrier method like a male or female condom, or a cervical cap or diaphragm.

        For more in-depth information about using this method, go to:

        •     PlannedParenthood.org

        •     AmericanPregnancy.org

        Where do I get it?

        There are many resources available, such as textbooks, classes and online sites, which can help you track your own cycle.

        How effective are they?

        Fertility awareness methods are 75-88% effective.

        STD Protection

        NO. For STI protection use condoms with this method!

        Pros
        • No side effects
        • Natural and free
        • Easy to hide
        • Permitted by many religions and cultures as a form of BC
        Cons
        • Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV
        • Can be difficult to calculate your natural cycle
        • Only works for people who have regular periods

        Source: TeenSource.org  

        Call: 718.226.8336 | After Hours: 718.226.6262 | Text: 718. 701.8077 | Email: siuh_teenrap@nshs.edu

        • Birth Control
        • STD
        • Pregnancy Testing
        • Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

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