Birth Control Methods Flashcards
1
Q
prescription
A
- uses hormones
- prevents ovulation
2
Q
OTC
A
prevents fertilization
3
Q
rhythm method
A
- allowed by church
- based on body temperature
- natural
4
Q
coitus interruptus (withdrawal)
A
- not very safe
- natural
5
Q
abstinence
A
- natural
- most popular
6
Q
spermicide (nonoxanal nine)
A
OTC
7
Q
male condom
A
OTC
8
Q
female condom
A
- OTC
- covers cervix and labia (extra protection)
9
Q
diaphragm ring
A
- prescription
- is the only one that does not use hormones
10
Q
IUD
A
- prescription
- prevents implantation (egg attaching to wall)
11
Q
implanon
A
- prescription
- used on arm
- prevents ovulation
12
Q
birth control pill (morning after, abortion RU 486)
A
prescription
13
Q
vasectomy
A
- surgical
- males
14
Q
tubal ligation
A
- surgical
- females
