CONTRACEPTION Flashcards
Define Periodic abstinence
Females can determine when they are ovulating and in turn abstain from sexual intercourse on the days when fertilisation is most likely to occur
list all the methods of detecting ovulation
- Rhythm Method
- Temperature Method
- Mucus Method
- Symptothermal method
define Rhythm Method
Ovulation takes place on day 14.
Sperm can remain viable for up to 4 days in the female reproductive tract.
Therefore, sex should not take place 4 days before or four days after ovulation.
define Temperature Method
Ovulation is companied by a sharp drop then rise in body temperate. Women can chart the body temperature and 3 days after the rise she can have sex again.
define Mucus Method
After menstruation the tissue of the vaginal opening is dry. As ovulation approaches mucus can be detected. Sexual intercourse is safe when there is no mucus. A minimum of 3 days after the last day of mucus.
define Symptothermal method
Combination of all 3 methods to chart ovulation. A Fertility Monitor has been developed to measure body temperature changes and cervical mucus.
Define condom
Made of latex rubber the condom is rolled onto the erect penis. A condom will prevent semen entering the vagina provided it does not tear or slip off
define diaphragm
A thin rubber cap that fits across the top of the vagina (near the cervix.)
The correct size must be prescribed by a doctor.
define Cervical Cap
Smaller but similar to the diaphragm. Fits directly over the cervix stopping sperm entering the uterus.
define Female condom aka Femidon
Polyurethane sheath that lines the vagina. At the each end there is a ring. One closed that fits over the cervix, the other that is open a folds over the skin surrounding the entrance to the vagina.
whats the difference between the combined pill and the mini pill
Combined pill: oestrogen and progesterone
Mini pill: progesterone only
