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Contraceptive Pill, Urine Pregnancy Testing, Barrier Methods
(Condoms, Diaphragms), Oral Contraceptive Pill, IUD & IUS,
Vasectomy Counselling, Female Sterilization Counselling, Cervical
Smears & Breast Examination, Pre Menstrual Syndrome Counselling,
Menopausal Clinic, Pregnancy Counselling, Post Termination of
Pregnancy Medical Check Up, Implanon, Nuvaring Contraception,
Mail Order Service, Contraceptive Patch |
WHY
USE BIRTH CONTROL?
The attraction between a man and a woman can be one of the most
powerful emotions known. Not all people who make love want to
have a baby. However unless birth control methods are used,
sooner or later the woman is likely to get pregnant. Today's
method of birth control make it possible for a couple to choose
whether or not to have a child. It's worth knowing about. There
are several birth control methods to choose from. By making
sure that you or your partner are using an effective method
of contraception, you will be able to relax and enjoy sex much
more. And if you do decide to plan a family, you will know that
the baby will be wanted and loved.
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THE
BASIC FACTS
A woman can become pregnant if, after making love, a sperm released
when the man 'comes', joins with her egg and the egg then settles
in her womb. A man and woman who do not want to have a baby
can still enjoy lovemaking if they make sure the egg and sperm
never meet, or if the egg is prevented from settling in the
womb. There are several ways of doing this, but any method chosen
must be used properly. No birth control method will work unless
it is used regularly - the one time you take a chance could
be the time pregnancy occurs! Different contraceptive methods
suit different people at different times, so as the advice of
your family doctor or your family planning clinic. If necessary,
try out one or more methods until you find the one that suits
you and your partner best. You are far more likely to use a
method regularly and properly if you feel it is the right one
for you. This leaflet outlines the methods that are available
to choose from * pills * IUD * IUS * barrier methods * implant
* hormonial vaginal ring * 'safe period' and * sterilisation.
If you don't want a child - don't trust to luck. Use a reliable
method of contraception.
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HIV
AND CONDOMS
It cannot be too strongly stressed that to avoid sexual transmission
of HIV, the most effective way of all is to:- Stay with one
faithful partner. Remain faithful to that one partner. However,
for sexually active people who are not in 'one faithful partner'
relationships, a good quality new condom, correctly used, is
the single most effective defence against HIV infection (read
instructions on packet carefully). Remember, condoms reduce,
but do not eliminate, the risk of infection as they occasionally
break. (The contraceptive pill offers no protection against
infection with the HIV virus).
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LET'S
GET IT STRAIGHT
You
will hear a lot of foolish tales about contraception which are
simply not true. So whatever you've heard these are the true
facts:
- Breastfeeding
does not always prevent pregnancy
- Pregnancy
can occur even if the woman does not 'come' (have an orgasm)
- Intercourse
in any position can result in pregnancy
- Pregnancy
can follow first intercourse, and can even occur without
male penetration
- Pregnancy
sometimes occurs when intercourse takes place during a period
- Douching,
however soon after intercourse, will never prevent pregnancy
- Withdrawal,
'being careful', can result in pregnancy
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EMERGENCY
CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
Can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. Best
taken within 24 hours. It must be prescribed by a doctor.
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CONTRACEPTION
FOR THE OLDER WOMAN
As a woman gets older, she may notice changes in the pattern
of her periods. When periods finally stop, she has reached the
change of life (menopause). Contraceptive precautions should
be continued for 2 years after the last period if the woman
is aged less than 50, and for 1 year after the last period if
over 50. A family doctor or family planning clinic will be able
to advise on suitable birth-control until then.
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BREAST
FEEDING
Breast feeding is about 95% effective in preventing pregnancy
for the first 6 months post part provided the woman has had
no period and is exclusively breast feeding her baby.
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SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS / DISEASES (STIs / STDs)
For Information, contact G.U.M. Clinic, Victoria Hospital. Tel:
(021) 4966844
Also available from Cork Family Planning Clinic. For appointment Tel: (021) 4277906
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