8 Flashcards
define fertility
ability to reporduce
define conception
fertilization of ovum by sperm
define contraception
method of preventing conception
abstinence and outercourse
abstinence no engaging in intercourse
outercourse: oral, massaging, kissing
what is the only means of birth control for men
condoms
define condom
sheath of material (thin latex) that fits over and erect penis that collects semen upon ejeaculation
how much space should be at the tip of condom
1cm
what is the perfect use effectiveness rate for condoms
98%
what is the typical-use rate of a condom
85%
perfect use rate vs typical use rate
percent of woman who will become pregnant in one year when method is used correctly and consistently
percent of woman who will become pregnant in a year when used incorrectly or inconsistently
year the pill became available in canada
1961
how does OC pill work?
produces high kevels of estrogen and progestron to stop FSH hormone and thicken cervical mucus
must be taken for 3 weeks daily of menstrual cycle
take placebo pill for 1 week
risk with pills
deep vein thrombosis
chance of blood clot
heart attacks
perfect use effectiveness rate for oral contraceptive
99.7%
how long do suppositories have to bee in the body
10 to 20 minutes
another name for femal sterilization
tubal ligation
tying fallopian tubes closed or cutting them and cauterizing the edges
define hysterectomy
removal of uterus
define vasectomy
male cutting, cauterizing, and tying off the vasa deferntia
when was abortion made legal
1988
what bill tried to recriminalize abortions
bill c-43
which province had the highest abortion in 2010? lowest?
Northwest territories
PEI
vacum aspiration
commonly used in first trimester (1-12 weeks)
cervix is dilated then gentle suction to remove fetal tissue from uterus
local anesthetic
what abortion method is used in 2nd trimester
dilation and evacuation
mix of dilation and curettage and vacuum aspiration
fetal tissue is sucked and scraped
define hysterotomy
removal of fetus from uterus
