birth control Flashcards
What is the withdrawal method?
The withdrawal method is when the male withdraws the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
How is the male condom used to prevent pregnancy?
The male condom acts as barrier, collects semen, and prevents stds.
How does birth control work to prevent pregnancy?
Birth control pills are hormonal and stop ovulation and thickens the mucus in the cervix.
How is the ring used to prevent pregnancy?
The ring is inserted into the vagina once a month and stops ovaries from releasing eggs and thickens the mucus in the cervix.
What is the cervical cap with spermicide?
The cervical cap covers the uterus to prevent sperm from entering.
How does “the shot” prevent pregnancy?
The shot is injected into you every three months and uses progestin to stop ovulation.
What is an IUD?
Non-hormonal: sperm swim away from the copper, which is toxic to sperm
Hormonal: Progestin is released and makes the mucus in the cervix thicker and stops ovulation
How does the implant work to prevent pregnancy?
The implant puts a low dose of progestin into your bloodstream, stopping ovulation and thickening the mucus of your cervix.
Is abstinence the best way to prevent pregnancy?
Abstinence is not having sex and is the only way to prevent pregnancy 100% of the time.
How does the sponge prevent pregnancy?
The sponge blocks the cervix to stop sperm from getting to the uterus and releases spermicide to kill sperm.
