contraception and abortion Flashcards
types of contraception
barrier method chemical method hormonal method intrauterine devices surgical methods natural methods
condoms
external and internal
inserted into the vagina/anus
inner/outer ring
diaphragm
latex or silicone dome
used with spermicidal cream or jelly
cervical cap (FemCap)
similar to a diaphragm but smaller
contraceptive sponge
a one size fits all sponge that combines barrier & chemical methods
vaginal contraceptive film
paper thin translucent film that dissolves in the vagina and releases spermicide
birth control pills
hormone combinations: monophonic, biphasic, triphasic
may get breakthrough bleeding
progestin only pill- mini pill: no hormone free days
hormonal ring (nuva ring)
hormonal method of birth control
one size fits all
inserted once a month - releases estrogen and progestin
hormonal patches and injectables
ortho evra patch- thin peach coloured patch
inhibits ovulation- releases estrogen and progestin
injectable
hormonal injectable - Depo provera
injected once every three months
prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus
intrauterine devices
a small device made of flexible plastic that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy
fertility awareness
basal body temperature charting used in conjunction
rhythm method- calculating the period of ovulation and avoiding intercourse around this time
basal body temperature (BBT) - the body resting temperature used to calculate ovulation in the symptothermal method of contraception
withdrawal
coitus interruptus - the pull out method
withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation
female sterilization
permanent
tubal sterilization- surgical
cauterization - burning
ligation- tying the Fallopian tubes
male sterilization
vasectomy - cut vas deferens, tied, or cauterized for permanent contraception
emergency contraception
plan b- referred to as the morning after contraception
ideal within 72 hours
pro-life supporter
human life begins at contraception
pro-choice supporter
the abortion decisions should be up to the pregnant person and not regulated by the government
why do people have abortions
inability to care for a child lack of financial resources parter or relationship issues work school or family issues don't want to be pregnant and parent
abortion procedures
first trimester- vacuum aspiration
second trimester- dilation and evacuation (uterus is scraped out)
medication abortion
mifepristone
drug used in medication abortion procedures to block development of progesterone and cause breakdown in uterine lining
misoprostol
synthetic prostaglandin drug used for early abortion
prostaglandin
oral/injected drug taken to cause uterine contractions
risk of abortion
allergic reaction to medication
excessive bleeding
infection
injury to the cervix/perforation
pregnant persons reaction to abortion
cramping, bleeding, nausea
can be from regret to relief
partners reactions
may lead to a breakup or increase in communication
can feel sadness, sense of loss and anger
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