contraception Flashcards
1
Q
what are 3 hormonal methods?
A
implant, hormonal intrauterine contraceptive (ICU), injection, oral contraceptive (the pill), the patch, vaginal ring
2
Q
what are the permanent methods?
A
vasectomy and tubal sterilization
3
Q
what are non-hormonal methods?
A
non-hormonal intrauterine contraceptive, diaphragm with spermicide, external condom, internal condom, withdrawal, contraceptive sponge, fertility awareness, spermicide, cervical cap
4
Q
what is abstinence?
A
abstaining from vagina-penis sex
5
Q
what is emergency contraception?
A
can be used after vagina-penis sex to prevent pregnancy
6
Q
what are the magic three?
A
hormonal methods do all three. block the release of egg, thin lining of uterus, thicken cervical mucus
