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The Other Press

Thursday, November 20, 1980.

 

 

Julius Schmid makes the most popular brands
of condoms in Canada.

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The Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a soft rubber cup which ‘fits’
into the vagina to cover the cervix (the opening
to the uterus, or womb). It comes in various sizes
and requires both a pres-
cription and initial fitting
by a doctor or trained
nurse. To be effective,
the diaphragm must
be nso: in conjunction
with a spermicidal jelly --
or cream applied to all
sides of the cup and to its rim.. Additional appli-
cations of the spermicidal jelly or cream are
needed if intercourse is delayed by several hours,
or is repeated prior to the removal of the dia-
phragm. The diaphragm must be left in place for
at least six hours after sexual contact. It can be
left for as long as twenty-four hours, after which
it should be removed, washed and dried. With
correct use, the contraception rate for the
diaphragm is very good. It is safe to use and
produces no unwanted side effects.

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Contraceptive Chemicals

Because we're concerned.

The response to the advertisements
we have been running has made us aware
that there is still a-‘surprising lack of
knowledge among young people about the
various methods of contraception.

This.is supported by a Statistics
Canada report on the alarming increase in
unwanted pregnancies among young
women in the 16 to 24 age bracket.

What we plan to do in this advertise-
ment is give you an honest and objective
look at other methods of contraception.
We will consider the advantages and dis-
advantages of each and leave you, the
reader, to make up your own mind which
method you prefer.

Space limitations make it impossible
for us to go into minute detail. So for
further information, we strongly recom-
mend that you contact your local physician,
pharmacist or family planning clinic.

would we want to talk to you
er methods of contraception?

 

 

Contraceptive foams, jéllies, creams, foaming
tablets and suppositories work in
much the same way. That is, by
establishing a mechanical barrier
, to the sperm and/or by directly
_ | killing the sperm on contact.
—+ | They must be inserted into the
' vagina before intercourse and
reapplied with each
tee subsequent sexual act.
eS Suppositories (the

\ : least effective) re-
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quire about fifteen
minutes to dissolve;
foaming tablets re-
quire five. Spermi-
cidal foams, creams
and jellies are effec-
tive immediately. In all cases douching should be
avoided for at least six hours after intercourse,
Side effects are infrequent, although some
women and some men find that chemicals cause
an irritating burning sensation during intercourse
or discomfort afterwards.
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The Pill

The pill, taken by women once a day for twenty-
one or twenty-eight consecutive days, is designed
to prevent ovulation. If no egg is released, con-
ception cannot occur. Most of the pills available
today contain a combination of two female sex
hormones in synthetic form—estrogen and
progesterone. .

The pill’s main drawback is the side effects
that some women experience. Minor side effects
like nausea, spotting or breakthrough bleeding,
bloating and breast tenderness are fairly com-
mon but usually subside after a few months. The
pill is also sometimes associated with weight
gain and, to a lesser degree, weight loss; with
minor but irritating vaginal infections, head-
aches, depression, and an increased need for
vitamins Be and By>.

So far as serious side effects are concerned,

 

 

_ it is known that women taking the pill run four

to seven times the risk of developing blood clots
and nearly eight times the risk of dying as a
result ot a clot which lodges in a vital organ.
Recent evidence suggests that the risk of
developing a stroke (an extremely
rare condition among women of
child-bearing age) is increased
nine-fold. Because the risk is
greatest with women who smoke
cigarettes, it is strongly recom-
mended that women over 30
should either stop smoking
or use another method of
birth control.

 

 

 

 

Douching

Although the method has
been in use for centuries,
douching with plain water,
soap, or chemicals is
very ineffective. In fact,
it’s only slightly

better than taking no
precautions at all.

 

   

 

 

 

  

Rhythm
i *~ _ The rhythm method
"ay, 7? requires abstinence from
7 intercourse during the
‘\g ess use woman's fertile time

of the month. The
en) difficulty even

® < today lies in pre-
- \ dicting when the
fertile period is

. likely to begin:
#~ The various aids
currently used to
} \ help determine

*« the fertility
“eres eycle include
electronic calculators, special rhythm calendars,
clocks and chemical tests. The most common and
most accurate method is the charting of the
woman’s basic body temperature which must be
taken with a special thermometer each morning
before she gets out of bed. Unfortunately, a
slight illness (a cold, for example) can affect
temperature readings and create the impression
that ovulation has already occured.
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The intrauterine device (IUD)

  
     

 

 

The IUD is a small device usually made of
plastic or metal, or a combination of both, which
a gynecologist places inside the uterus where it
remains for as long as contraception is desired.
Aside from checking after menstruation to be
sure the device has not been expelled, little more
needs to be done.

How the IUD works
is still unclear. The
current school of
thought believes that the
device sets up a chemical
state which incapacitates the sperm
or the egg; or that its placement in &
the body speeds up the movement of 3
the ovum (egg) so that it passes 4
through the tube before becoming
fertilized. As an additional safeguard,

  
 

 

 

some doctors recommend use of a spermicidal
foam or cream in conjunction with the IUD
—especially during midcycle when conception is
most likely to occur. This approach means that
the IUD loses one of its most attractive features:
the fact that it requires little effort and is
unrelated to the sex act.

Like all other methods, the IUD has its
drawbacks. Some users spontaneously expel the
device. In other cases, excessive bleeding and
cramping or other side effects make its removal
necessary. The IUD is not recommended for
women who have pelvic inflammatory disease or
any abnormality of the uterus or a history of
painful or heavy periods or cancer of the cervix
or uterus.

 

 

Sterilization

 

Male vasectomy is a simple surgical technique
(only a local anesthetic is required) which
involves cutting the ducts
that carry sperm into the
ejaculate. Following
vasectomy, a couple
should use some other =
method of contraception until two consecutive
tests show that no sperm remain in the ejaculate.
Many doctors advise a repeat of the test six to
twelve months later to ensure that the ducts
have not grown back together.

Female sterilization (or tubal ligation)
involves cutting the Fallopian tubes that carry
eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. It is a
somewhat more complicated procedure than
vasectomy. Although brief hospitalization is
usually required, new and simplified techniques
make it possible to carry out the operation in
a hospital-based clinic without overnight
hospitalization. The rare failures occur when the
tubes manage to grow back together.

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The condom

 

The condom is second only
in porary to ed pill - ’
a method of birth control. .

A thin sheath usually FORTS
made of rubber or animal pa
skin, it is put over the Fn
erect penis to catch the 5
ejacujate. For maximum Sensi-Shape

effectiveness, the condom x
should be used before inter-
course to prevent any :

escape of semen in fore- Reservoir end
play. It’s also important Tord ata
to withdraw the penis
while still erect to prevent i :
spillage of semen. Sensi-Shape Ribbed
The effectiveness of the condom, like the
diaphragm, varies with the user. The condom’s
only disadvantage is that it must be used at the
time of intercourse, requiring interruption of
lovemaking. On the plus side, it is easy to use,
perfectly safe and offers protection against the
transmission of venereal disease. It can be
purchased at the drug store without a doctor’s
prescription.
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Julius Schmid manufactures Canada’s most popular
brands of condoms. Ramses, Fourex, Sheik, NuForm,
Excita, Fiesta, Fetherlite.

 

If you would like some free samples of our
products, fill in the coupon below and we'll send
you everything in a plain envelope.

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