Artificial Birth Control/Contraception

Question 1

is the use various devices, drugs, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures to prevent conception or impregnation (pregnancy)

Answer 1

Contraception

Question 2

involves one or more actions, devices, sexual practices or medications followed to intentionally prevent or reduce the likelihood of pregnancy or childbirth.

Answer 2

Birth control

Question 3

The three main routes of birth control to prevent or end pregnancy:

Answer 3

contraception
contragestion
chemical or surgical induction of abortion of the developing embryo/fetus.

Question 4

the prevention of fertilization of the ovum by sperm cells

Answer 4

contraception

Question 5

preventing the fertilized egg from implantation - morning-after-pill

Answer 5

contragestion

Question 6

2 types of Reversible Methods of Birth Control

Answer 6

Intrauterine Contraception
Hormonal Methods

Question 7

a small device that is shaped in the form of a “T.” Your doctor places it inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can stay in your uterus for up to 10 years. Typical use failure rate: 0.8%.

Answer 7

Copper T intrauterine device (IUD)

Question 8

a small T-shaped device like the Copper T IUD. It is placed inside the uterus by a doctor. It releases a small amount of progestin each day to keep you from getting pregnant. The LNG IUD stays in your uterus for up to 5 years. Typical use failure rate: 0.2%.

Answer 8

Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUD)

Question 9

a single, thin rod that is inserted under the skin of a women’s upper arm. The rod contains a progestin that is released into the body over 3 years. Typical use failure rate: 0.05%.

Answer 9

Implant

Question 10

shots of the hormone progestin in the buttocks or arm every three months from their doctor. Typical use failure rate: 6%.

Answer 10

Injection or “shot”

Question 11

Also called “the pill,” combined oral contraceptives contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. It is prescribed by a doctor. A pill is taken at the same time each day

Answer 11

Combined oral contraceptives

Question 12

Unlike the combined pill, this pill only has one hormone, progestin, instead of both estrogen and progestin. It is prescribed by a doctor. It is taken at the same time each day. It may be a good option for women who can’t take estrogen. Typical use failure rate: 9%.

Answer 12

Progestin only pill

Question 13

a worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body (but not on the breasts). This method is prescribed by a doctor. It releases hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream

Answer 13

Patch

Question 14

The ring releases the hormones progestin and estrogen. You place the ring inside your vagina. You wear the ring for three weeks, take it out for the week you have your period, and then put in a new ring. Typical use failure rate: 9%

Answer 14

Hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring

Question 15

can be used after no birth control was used during sex, or if the birth control method failed, such as if a condom broke.

Answer 15

Emergency contraception

Question 16

Each of these barrier methods are placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix to block sperm.

Answer 16

Diaphragm or cervical cap

Question 17

Worn by the man, this keeps sperm from getting into a woman’s body

Answer 17

Male condom

Question 18

Worn by the woman, this keeps sperm from getting into her body. It is packaged with a lubricant and is available at drug stores. It can be inserted up to eight hours before sexual intercourse. Typical use failure rate: 21%, and also may help prevent STDs

Answer 18

Female condom

Question 19

These products work by killing sperm and come in several forms—foam, gel, cream, film, suppository, or tablet. They are placed in the vagina no more than one hour before intercourse. You leave them in place at least six to eight hours after intercourse. You can use a spermicide in addition to a male condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. They can be purchased at drug stores. Typical use failure rate: 28%

Answer 19

Spermicides

Question 20

is a permanent, safe, and highly effective approach for birth control. These methods are meant for people who are sure that they do not desire a pregnancy in the future

Answer 20

Contraceptive sterilization

Question 21

A woman can have her fallopian tubes tied (or closed) so that sperm and eggs cannot meet for fertilization. The procedure can be done in a hospital or in an outpatient surgical center. You can go home the same day of the surgery and resume your normal activities within a few days. This method is effective immediately

Answer 21

Female Sterilization—Tubal ligation or “tying tubes”

Question 22

A thin tube is used to thread a tiny device into each fallopian tube. It irritates the fallopian tubes and causes scar tissue to grow and permanently plug the tubes. It can take about three months for the scar tissue to grow, so use another form of birth control during this time. Return to your doctor for a test to see if scar tissue has fully blocked your fallopian tubes

Answer 22

Transcervical Sterilization

Question 23

This operation is done to keep a man’s sperm from going to his penis, so his ejaculate never has any sperm in it that can fertilize an egg

Answer 23

Male Sterilization–Vasectomy