Birth control

• Methods to prevent pregnancy and spread of STIs

Why birth control?

1. Family planning
2. Prevention of unwanted pregnancies
   
3. Prevention of spreading STIs

Methods of birth control :



Temporary :

1. Condom
2. Diaphragm
3. Abstinence
4. Natural Method
5. Withdrawal
6. Spermicide
7. Contraceptive Pills
8. Intra-uterine Device

Permanent methods:

1. Vasectomy ( men )
   
2. Tubal Ligation ( women )

This may not really benefit the child from having sexual intercourse but this gives them a sense of knowledge in future, as well as parents too.

Sexually transmited infections

Cause by:

• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Viruses
• Parasites

Modes of transmitions :

• Penis
• Vagina
• Rectum
• Urinary tract
• Mouth
• Throat
• Respiratory Tract
• Eyes

PLEASE NOTE THAT :

1. STIs are not transmitted from one person to another by certain sexual activities.
2. not caused by sexual activities
3. causing agents are still bacteria/fungi/virus

IF YOU DISCOVER THAT YOU IDICATE AN STI :

1. consult a doctor immediately for treatment
   
2. go to a clinic
   

** STIs only get worse when left untreated!!