Birth Control Flashcards
creating/designing
pre or post fertilization
after on sexual spontaneity
reliable 90%
reversible
responsibility
side effects
ideal birth control
does not exist
100% effective
completely reversible
completely safe
separate from sexual activity
inexpensive
easy to obtain
useable for both sexes
not dependent on memory
assessing effectiveness
how well birth control system works
failure rate of bc
number of women out of 100 - using a system, who become preg by the end of year 1
effectiveness
number of women out of women using a system who become preg.
methods of bc
abstinence (100% effective)
outer course - sexual activity excluding vaginal intercourse, oral, anal & masturbation
coitus interrupts ‘pull out’ method - withdrawal prior to ejac. 70% effective