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Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Contraception

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The process of preventing sperm cells from fertilizing an ovum

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Conception

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The moment a single sperm cell penetrates the wall of an ovum and the sperm’s and ovum’s DNA fuse together

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Pregnancy

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The period of growth of the embryo and fetus in the uterus

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Selective abstinence

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Choosing to engage in or avoids certain behaviors on the basis of their risks of STIs or pregnancy

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celibacy

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Choosing to forego all sexual activity

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Outercourse

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A form of abstinence in which a couple chooses to engage only in sexual behaviors that are unlikely to result in pregnancy or infection and to avoid all others, such as vaginal or anal intercourse and oral sex

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Male condom

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A thin sheath of latex (rubber) polyurethane (plastic) or animal tissue that is placed over an erect penis prior to and during intercourse

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Female condom

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A tube or pouch of thin polyurethane with a flexible ring at each end

One end is sewed and the other is open

The condom is inserted into the vagina to protect against pregnancy and the transmission of STIs

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Withdrawal method

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Removing the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation— a usually unreliable method of contraception

Also called coitus interruptus and pulling out

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Oral contraceptives

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Tablets containing female hormones that are ingested every day

They constitute the most popular reversible contraception method used by women in the USA

Birth control pills

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Combination pill

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An oral contraceptive containing a combination of estrogen and progestin

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Minipill

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An oral contraceptive containing progestin only

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Amenorrhea

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Cessation of a woman’s period

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Depo-Provera

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A hormonal contraceptive in the form of an injection that provides 90 days of protection from conception

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Contraceptive patch

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A stick-on patch that delivers a precise dose of two hormones into a woman’s body through the skin, preventing ovulation

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Contraceptive ring

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A colorless, flexible, transparent silicone ring about 2 inches in diameter that is inserted into the vagina and releases a continuous, low dose of estrogen- and progestin- like hormones into the bloodstream

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Emergency contraception (EC)

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Hormonal contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy after an unprotected act of intercourse; also know as the “morning-after” pill

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Barrier method

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Any contraceptive method that protects against pregnancy by preventing live sperm from entering the woman’s reproductive tract

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Diaphragm

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A flexible ring of latex or silicone inserted into the vagina that impedes conceptions by preventing sperm from getting past the cervix

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Cervical cap

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A device similar in function to the diaphragm that fits more snugly over the cervix

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Spermicide

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Any substance containing a chemical (most commonly minoxidil-9) that kills sperm cells, thereby preventing them from fertilizing an egg

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Fertility awareness

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A method of contraception based on ovulation prediction and the viability of sperm

Intercourse is timed to avoid fertile days or a barrier method is used during those days

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Standard days method

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A fertility awareness technique for tracking fertile and infertile days during a woman’s menstrual cycle

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Two day method

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A fertility awareness technique that relies on careful observation of secretions from the cervix to predict ovulation

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Symptothermal method

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A fertility awareness method based on monitoring a woman’s cervical secretions and internal body temperature upon awakening in the morning

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Intrauterine device (IUD)

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A small plastic device in the shape of a T that is inserted by a doctor into the uterus through the cervix, via the vagina

Remain in place for 3-10 years during which time pregnancy is effectively prevented

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Sterilization

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Any surgical alterations that prevents the emission of sperm or eggs

Also referred to as voluntary surgical contraception

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Tubal ligation

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A permanent method of contraception involving tying, cutting, clipping, or otherwise blocking the Fallopian tubes to prevent passage of an ovum

29
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Vasectomy

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Cutting and tying off or sealing each vas deferens so that sperm produced by the testicles can no longer mix with semen in the ejaculate

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Laparoscopy

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A surgical procedure in which a tube with a tube camera and light is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen

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Surgical contraceptives

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Tubal procedure

Vasectomy

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Hormonal contraceptives

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Oral (pills)
Implant 
Injection (Depo)
Ring (Nuva)
Patch 
Plan B
33
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Barriers types

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Diaphragm 
Cap
Sponge 
Spermicides
Condom
34
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Hormonal implant

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A small tube that is implanted under the skin of a woman’s upper arm and releases hormones slowly preventing ovulation

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