7: Considering Your Reproductive Choices Flashcards
a person’s ability to reproduce
fertility
methods of preventing conception
contraception
fertilization of an ovum by a sperm
conception
any method that reduces the likelihood of conception or childbirth
birth control
number of pregnancies per 100 users that are likely to occur in the first year if a particular birth control method is used consistently and correctly (the ideal)
perfect-use failure rate
number of pregnancies per 100 users that are likely to occur in the first year if a particular birth control method is not always used consistently or correctly (the reality)
typical-use failure rate
contraceptive methods that block the meeting of egg and sperm by means of a physical barrier (condom), a chemical barrier (spermicide), or both
barrier method
contraceptive methods that introduce synthetic hormones into a woman’s system to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, or prevent a fertilized egg from implanting
hormonal methods
contraceptive methods in which a device is inserted into the uterus to either introduce synthetic hormones or interfere with sperm movement or egg fertilization
intrauterine methods
preventing pregnancy through temporary or permanent abstinence or planning intercourse in accordance with fertility patterns
behavioral methods
surgically altering a man or woman’s reproductive system to permanently prevent pregnancy
permanent methods
infectious diseases caused by pathogens transmitted through some form of sexual contact
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
a substance that kills sperm
spermicide
a single-use sheath of thin latex that or other material designed to fit over an erect penis and to catch semen on ejaculation
male condom
a single-use nitrile sheath for internal use during vaginal intercourse to catch semen on ejaculation
female condom
a thin film infused with spermicidal gel that is inserted into the vagina so that it covers the cervix
vaginal contraceptive film
a cup-shaped latex device that is designed to cover the cervix and block access to the uterus - should always be used with spermicide
diaphragm
rare, potentially life-threatening disease that occurs when specific bacterial toxins multiply and spread to the bloodstream, most commonly through improper use of tampons, diaphragms, or cervical caps
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
small cup made of silicone that is designed to fit snugly over the entire cervix - should always be used with spermicide
cervical cap
contraceptive device containing nonoxynol-9 and made of polyurethane foam that fits over the cervix to create a barrier against sperm
contraceptive sponge
pills containing synthetic hormones that prevent ovulation by regulating hormones
oral contraceptives
a patch that releases hormones similar to those in oral contraceptives - each patch is worn for 1 week
Xulane
a soft, flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones similar to those in oral contraceptives - each ring is worn for 3 weeks
NuvaRing
injectable hormonal methods of birth control that last for 3 months
Depo-Provera / Depo-subQ Provera
a plastic capsule implanted in a woman’s upper arm that releases a low dose of progestin to prevent pregnancy
Nexplanon (Implanon)
a T-shaped device that is implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy
intrauterine device (IUD)