Chapter 12 - Contraception and Abortion

Question 1

Coitus Interruptus

Answer 1

A method of contraception in which the penis is withdrawn from the vagina prior to ejaculation. Also known as the withdrawal method.

Question 2

Condom

Answer 2

A sheath made of animal membrane latex that covers the penis and serves as a barrier to sperm.

Question 3

Oral Contraceptive

Answer 3

A contraceptive consisting of sex hormones and taken by mouth.

Question 4

Combination Pill

Answer 4

A birth-control pill that contains estrogen and progesterone.

Question 5

Mini-Pill

Answer 5

A birth-control pill that contains progesterone only.

Question 6

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Answer 6

An object inserted into the uterus and left in place to prevent conception.

Question 7

Diaphragm

Answer 7

A rubber cup or dome, fitted to the contour of a woman’s vagina, coated with a spermicide and inserted prior to coitus to prevent conception.

Question 8

Prophylactic

Answer 8

An agent that protects against disease.

Question 9

Calendar Method

Answer 9

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 prior to menstruation.

Question 10

Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Method

Answer 10

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature over the menstrual cycle.

Question 11

Ovulation Method

Answer 11

A fertility awareness method on contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the viscosity of the cervical mucus.

Question 12

Viscosity

Answer 12

Stickiness consistency.

Question 13

Peak Days

Answer 13

The days during the menstrual cycle during which a women is most likely to be fertile.

Question 14

Sterilization

Answer 14

Surgical procedures that render people incapable of reproduction without affecting sexual activity.

Question 15

Vasectomy

Answer 15

The surgical method of male sterilization in which sperm are prevented from reaching the urethra by cutting watch vas deferens and tying it back or cauterizing it.

Question 16

Vasovasectomy

Answer 16

The surgical reversal of vasectomy in which the cut or cauterized ends of the vas deferens are sewn together.

Question 17

Tubal Sterilization

Answer 17

The method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically blocked. Also called tubal ligation.

Question 18

Mini-Laparotomy

Answer 18

A kind of tubal sterilization in which an incision is made in the abdomen to access the fallopian tubes.

Question 19

Laparoscopy

Answer 19

Tubal sterilization by leans of a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision just below the navel and used to cauterize, cut, or clamp the fallopian tubes.

Question 20

Culpotomy

Answer 20

A kind of tubal sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are approached through an incision in the back wall of the vagina.

Question 21

Hysterectomy

Answer 21

Surgical removal of the uterus.

Question 22

Douche

Answer 22

To rinse or wash the vaginal canal by inserting a liquid and allowing it to drain out.

Question 23

Induced Abortion

Answer 23

The purposeful termination of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of sustaining independent life.

Question 24

Vacuum Aspiration

Answer 24

Removal of the uterine contents by suction; an abortion method used early in pregnancy.

Question 25

D&C

Answer 25

Abbreviation for dilation and curettage, an operation in which the cervix is dilated and uterine contents are then gently scraped away.

Question 26

D&E

Answer 26

Abbreviation for dilation and evacuation, an abortion method in which the cervix is dilated prior to vacuum aspiration.

Question 27

Intra-Amniotic Infusion

Answer 27

An abortion method in which a substance is injected into the amniotic sac to induce premature labor. Also called instillation.

Question 28

Hysterotomy

Answer 28

Abortion of the fetus by cesarean section.