Contraception Flashcards
What is the goal of family planning?
Helping women and men reach their desired reproductive outcomes by supporting them to make informed decisions about their fertility and contraceptive use.
What is conception?
The action of conceiving a child.
What is contraception?
To prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
Name one method of contraception.
Hormonally disrupting the menstrual cycle.
What is the effectiveness of vasectomy as commonly used?
0.2 pregnancies per 100 women in the first year of use.
What is the effectiveness of male condoms as commonly used?
14 pregnancies per 100 women in the first year of use.
What is the primary mechanism of combined hormonal contraception?
Suppress FSH and LH to inhibit ovulation.
Name one benefit of combined hormonal contraceptives.
Reduction in menstrual blood loss and anemia.
What is a common side effect of combined oral contraceptives (COCP)?
Irregular bleeding.
What is a contraindication for combined hormonal contraceptives?
Hypertension.
