CHAPTER 7: PREVENTING PREGNANCY Flashcards

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COMMON WAYS OF PREVENTING PREGNANCY

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 Preventing ovulation or killing the sperms (contraceptives)
 Preventing sperm from reaching the egg in the fallopian tube (contraceptives)
 Preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine wall (abortifacients)

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These methods are interventions which
suppress the generative functions which may or may not leave the reproductive glands intact

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PREVENTING OVULATION OR
KILLING THE SPERMS
(CONTRACEPTIVES)

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stimulates natural
hormones which prevent ovulation; also provides 98% contraceptive protection
for up to 6 months after delivery, provided that there is little or no supplemental feeding

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BREASTFEEDING

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Breastfeeding also
provides ____ contraceptive protection for up to ___ months after delivery

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98% , 6 months

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The hormones _________ and
___________ administered as pills, injections and skin implants stop the ovaries from releasing eggs.

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estrogen and progesterone

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Purpose of administered as pills, injections and skin implants is to?

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stop the ovaries from releasing eggs.

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achieves permanent sterility (an infertile state) by removing the reproductive organs; may be considered a form of
mutilation.

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SURGICAL CASTRATION

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such as gels, creams, or
suppositories inserted into the vagina kill the sperms

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SPERMICIDES

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surgical procedure that
cuts the vas deferens of men , blocking the pathway of the sperms and preventing their release when man ejaculates; a method of permanent contraception

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VASECTOMY

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Why gels, creams or suppositories is inserted into the vagina?

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to kill the sperms

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sheaths, often made of
latex, worn over the erect penis during intercourse. They trap the ejaculate with the sperms it contains; prevent pregnancy in approximately 85% of the
time if used correctly

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CONDOMS

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induce an inflammatory reaction which kills the
sperms as they enter the female genital tract.

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INTRAUTERINE DEVICES (IUDs)

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prevent pregnancy in approximately _____ of the
time if used correctly

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85%

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6
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has published that the consistent and correct use of condoms can greatly reduce but not completely eliminate the risk of STD, including HIV transmission

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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6
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Some sources say that condoms are less effective in preventing the transmission of AIDS because they have holes of approximately __ microns. The sperms are more than ___ microns in diameter but the HIV virus is ____ micron

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5 MICRONS
5 MICRONS
0.1 MICRON

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7
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a surgical procedure
that cuts the fallopian tube, blocking the pathway of the egg from the ovaries and the sperm from the uterus so no fertilization can occur

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TUBAL LIGATION

8
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are cuplike structures covering the vagina or lower uterine orifices to obstruct the
entrance of the sperm.

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DIAPHRAGM AND CERVICAL CAP

9
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thicken the mucus in the vagina and the lower uterus to prevent the sperm from
reaching the egg.

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PROGESTERONE HORMONES

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WHY Progesterone hormones thicken the mucus in the vagina and the lower uterus

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to prevent the sperm from
reaching the egg.

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also known as withdrawal
method, refers to the pulling out of the penis before ejaculation. This method is not totally effective as some semen may already be secreted into the vagina before actual ejaculation.

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INTERRUPTED INTERCOURSE (COITUS INTERRUPTUS)

12
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may be considered both as
contraceptive and an abortifacient. These are artificial structures inserted
into the uterus that increase uterine contractions to prevent implantation

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INTRAUTERINE DEVICES (IUDs)

13
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keep the lining of the uterus thin to make it difficult for the embryo to implant

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HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES

14
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Another manner of abortion is by

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dislodging implanted egg or embryo

15
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Hormonal contraceptives may cause side effects that include

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tumors
cardiovascular
blood
lung
gallbladder disease
weight gain
depression or mood disturbances;
nausea
menstrual disturbances;
decreased sexual desire or response;
acne
breast tenderness..

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The IUD has associated risks of
expulsion cramping menstrual irregularities perforation of the uterus pelvic infection ectopic pregnancy
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The use of contraceptives has been associated with
depression, divorce, sexual dysfunction and anxiety
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The date of ovulation is determined by
- the calendar record of the menstrual cycle - basal body temperature rise (thermal method) or hange in mucus - (Billing’s ovulation method)
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is a scientific method that respects life and life processes and involves the systematic observation of a woman’s bodily signs of fertility and infertility
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
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the couple will only engage in sexual intercourse during
INFERTILE PERIOD
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WHY the couple will only engage in sexual intercourse during the infertile period
because there is no egg in the reproductive tract
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will practice abstinence during the fertile period (possible egg in the reproductive tract) which is _________ and ________
5 to 7 days before and 3 days after ovulation
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Natural family planning strengthens the love and maturity of the married couple through ___________
communication, cooperation and self-control
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DRY/TACKY/ THICK
NOT FERTILE
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CREAMY/ STICKY
NOT FERTILE
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CLOUDY/ STRETCHY
SEMI - FERTILE
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WATERY/ STRETCHY EGG WHITE
MOST FERTILE