4 Module 4 Contraception and family planning

Transcript:4 Module 4 Contraception and family planning:
4 Module 4 Contraception and family planning Integrating harm reduction and sexual and reproductive health and rights Module 4 Contraception and Family Planning Learning objectives 1 hour 50 mins To explore misbeliefs associated with contraception and the full range of contraceptive methods To know the main components of family planning and contraceptive services To provide quality counseling on contraception and contraceptive choices to women and gender non-conforming people who use drugs To identify the main barriers to accessing contraception and potential approaches to overcome the barriers Module 4 Contraception and family planning Game: Find your correct match! 3 contraceptive methods 3 profiles Discussion: 15 mins 15 mins Module 4 Contraception and family planning BASIC information and choices There are a lot of beliefs and misconceptions associated with contraceptives methods. For example: Contraceptive methods can cause infertility Women lose libido with hormonal contraception Contraceptive methods can cause birth defects Health professional and harm reduction providers may also share these beliefs. The lack of accurate information will impact and limit people’s choices around pregnancy prevention. Every person will have different needs and preferences for contraception. Give them a choice! Module 4 Contraception and family planning METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION The main effective methods of contraception are: Hormonal methods: implants, pills (progestogen and combined),IUD, injectables Other methods: copper IUD, vasectomy and female sterilisation Barrier methods: internal (female) and external (male) condoms, diaphragm Other methods exist but are less effective and are not under the control of women (for instance the natural method of withdrawal). Module 4 Contraception and family planning HORMONAL METHODS Module 4 Contraception and family planning Other methods Module 4 Contraception and family planning barrier methods Module 4 Contraception and family planning EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS Also called the ‘morning after’ pill. Emergency contraception is not an abortive method as the pill helps avoid conception. Pills are high dose hormonal pills that can be taken up to 72 hours AFTER intercourse but the sooner someone uses emergency contraception the more effective it is. If it contains two pills, take both at the same time. There are no major side effects, but some people may experience vomiting, headache or breast tenderness. If the period does not start in three weeks after taking the pill, check for pregnancy. Module 4 Contraception and family planning Dual protection People who use drugs and their sexual partners must be counselled on dual protection strategies to prevent the transmission