Chapter 10 Flashcards
Coitus interruptus
A method of contraception in which the penis is withdrawn from the vagina before ejaculation. Also known as the withdrawal method
Condom
A sheath made of animal membrane or latex that covers the penis and serves as a barrier to sperm
Oral contraceptive
A contraceptive consisting of sex hormones and taken by mouth
Combination pill
A birth-control that contains estrogen and progesterone
Oral contraceptive
A contraceptive consisting of sex hormones and taken by mouth
combination pill
A birth-control pill that contains estrogen and progesterone
mini-pill
A birth-control pill that contains progesterone only
Intrauterine contraceptive device
An object inserted into the uterus and left in to prevent conception
diaphragm
A rubber cup or dome, fitted o the contour of a woman’s vagina coated with a spermicide and inserted before coitus to parent conception
calendar method
A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10-12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation
basal body temperature method
A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on the prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temp over the menstrual cycle
ovulation method
tracks fertility that tracks the viscosity cervical mucus.
Viscosity
Stickiness, consistency
Peak days
The days during the menstrual cycles during which a woman is most likely to be fertile
Calendar method
A fertility awareness (rhythm) method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10 to 12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation
Basal Body temperature (BBT) method
A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature over the menstrual cycle.
Ovulation method
A fertility awareness method that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10-12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation
basal body temperature method
A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature over the menstrual cycle
ovulation method
A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the viscosity of cervical mucus
viscosity
Stickiness, consistency
peak days
The days during the menstrual cycles during which a woman is most likely to be fertile
sterilization
Surgical procedures that render people incapable of reproduction without affecting sexual activity
vasectomy
The surgical method of male sterilization in which sperm are prevented from reaching the urethra by cutting each vas deferens and tying it back or cauterizing it.
Vavovasotomy
The surgical reversal of vasectomy in which the cut or cauterized ends of the vas deferns are sewn together.
Tubal sterilization
The method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically blocked; also called tubal ligation
mini-laparotomy
A kind of tubal sterilization in which an incision is made in the abdomen to access the fallopian tubes
laparoscopy
Tubal sterilization by means of laparoscopy, which is inserted through a small incision just below the navel and used to cauterize, cut, or clamp the Fallopian tubes
Culpotomy
A kind of tubal sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are approached through an incision in the back wall of the vagina
hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
Vacuum aspiration
Removal of the uterine contents by suction; an abortion method used early in pregnancy
D&C
Abbreviation for dialation and curettage, an operation in which the cervix is dilated and uterine contents are then gently scraped away
D&E
Abbreviation for dilation and evacuation, an abortion method in which the cervix is dilated before vacuum aspiration
Intra-amniotic infusion
An abortion method in which a substance injected into the amniotic sac to induce premature labor also called instillation
Hysterotomy
Abortion of the fetus by Cesarean section
