Birth Control Flashcards
Birth Control is for
Used to prevent pregnancies (ovulation, fertilisation or implanation)
Birth Control can be
Natural, chemical, mechanical or surgical and can be temporary or permanent
Examples of Chemical Birth Controls
Spermicide and Contraceptive Pills
Spermicide is
Chemicals that inactivate kill or block sperms from entering the uterus. (Not reliable)
Contraceptive Pills…
Prevents the egg to mature so sperm cannot fertilize the egg. (Might cause a side effect)
Examples of Mechanical Birth Controls
Condom, Diaphragm, IUD
Condoms…
A thin rubber tube that does not allow sperm to enter the uterus.
Diaphragm…
Dome shaped rubber cap that blocks the sperm
Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)…
Coil or loop of plastic or metal that is put into the uterus and blocks sperm from going into the fallopian tube
Example of Natural Birth Control
Avoiding Sexual Intercourse, Rhythm Pattern, Withdrawal of Penis before ejaculation
Rhythm Pattern…
Not having sexual intercourse during fertile period
Example of Permanent Method for Birth Control
Vasectomy and Tubal Ligation
Vasectomy is the
Cutting of sperm duct
Tubal Ligation is the
Cutting both of the oviducts