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Contraception Flashcards

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1
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What is the most reliable method of contraception?

A

Abstinence (not having sex at all)

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What is the least reliable method?

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Coitus interruptus(withdrawal method)

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What is the Rhythm method?

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Calculating period of ovulation and avoiding sex during that time

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What is the temperature method?

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Calculating period of ovulation by mapping female body temperature

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What is the mucous method?

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Calculating the period of ovulation by mapping changes in female mucous production

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What is the sympothermal method?

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A combination of methods. For example rhythm and temperature

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What is the most reliable hormones contraceptive method?

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The contraceptive pill

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What does an oestrogen pill do?

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Sends False messages to the brain to prevent ovulation

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What do progesterone pills do?

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Cause a mucous plug in the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus

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What is the combined pill?

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Oestrogen and progesterone pill

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What is the mini pill?

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Progesterone only pill but needs to be taken at the same time everyday to be effective

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What is depo provera?

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Progesterone injection that lasts 12-14weeks

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What is implanon?

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Slow release progesterone capsule that is inserted beneath the skin that lasts 3 years

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What is a nuvaring?

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Soft plastic ring in vagina, slow release oestrogen and progesterone that lasts 3 weeks

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What is a vasectomy?

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The vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm leaving the testes

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What is tubal ligation?

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Fallopian tubes are cut or sealed to prevent fertilisation

17
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What is the morning after pill?

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Emergency contraception after intercourse to prevent implantation. High levels of oestrogen and progesterone

18
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What is an abortion pill?

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Blocks the production of progesterone needed to sustain a pregnancy

19
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What is termination?

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The removal of an embryo after implantation. It is risk free up to 12 weeks

20
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What is contraception?

A

The prevention of the female becoming pregnant as a result of intercourse

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