Contraception Flashcards
What are contraceptives?
Block conception by keeping sperm and egg from being united
What are contragestational agents?
Keep the fertilized egg from implanting
What are abortifications?
Cause the termination of an established pregnancy
Contraceptive for the transport of sperm
Vasectomy
Contraceptive for the deposit of sperm in the vagina
Condom or coitus interrupts
Contraceptive for survival of sperm
Spermicides
Contraceptive for movement of sperm to uterine tubes
Cervical cap, diaphragm
Contraceptive for the production of eggs
Oral contraceptives
Contraceptive for ovulation
Oral contraceptive
Contraceptive for movement of egg
Tubal ligation
Contraceptive for implantation of zygote
Map, oc or IUDs
Contraceptive for growth of embryo
Abortion
What are combination pills?
Combination of estrogen and progesterone to create a psuedopregnancy
Inhibits release of GnRH, low FSH, no LH surge
Also creates thick cervical mucus and hostile endometrium
What are long-acting contraceptives?
Contraceptive implants, IUDs
What is plan B?
High dose progestin, inhibits natural progesterone and estrogen production and ovulation
