contraception and abortion

Question 1

types of contraception

Answer 1

barrier method
chemical method
hormonal method
intrauterine devices
surgical methods
natural methods

Question 2

condoms

Answer 2

external and internal
inserted into the vagina/anus
inner/outer ring

Question 3

diaphragm

Answer 3

latex or silicone dome

used with spermicidal cream or jelly

Question 4

cervical cap (FemCap)

Answer 4

similar to a diaphragm but smaller

Question 5

contraceptive sponge

Answer 5

a one size fits all sponge that combines barrier & chemical methods

Question 6

vaginal contraceptive film

Answer 6

paper thin translucent film that dissolves in the vagina and releases spermicide

Question 7

birth control pills

Answer 7

hormone combinations: monophonic, biphasic, triphasic
may get breakthrough bleeding
progestin only pill- mini pill: no hormone free days

Question 8

hormonal ring (nuva ring)

Answer 8

hormonal method of birth control
one size fits all
inserted once a month - releases estrogen and progestin

Question 9

hormonal patches and injectables

Answer 9

ortho evra patch- thin peach coloured patch

inhibits ovulation- releases estrogen and progestin

Question 10

injectable

Answer 10

hormonal injectable - Depo provera
injected once every three months
prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus

Question 11

intrauterine devices

Answer 11

a small device made of flexible plastic that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy

Question 12

fertility awareness

Answer 12

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

Question 13

withdrawal

Answer 13

coitus interruptus - the pull out method

withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation

Question 14

female sterilization

Answer 14

permanent
tubal sterilization- surgical
cauterization - burning
ligation- tying the Fallopian tubes

Question 15

male sterilization

Answer 15

vasectomy - cut vas deferens, tied, or cauterized for permanent contraception

Question 16

emergency contraception

Answer 16

plan b- referred to as the morning after contraception

ideal within 72 hours

Question 17

pro-life supporter

Answer 17

human life begins at contraception

Question 18

pro-choice supporter

Answer 18

the abortion decisions should be up to the pregnant person and not regulated by the government

Question 19

why do people have abortions

Answer 19

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

Question 20

abortion procedures

Answer 20

first trimester- vacuum aspiration
second trimester- dilation and evacuation (uterus is scraped out)
medication abortion

Question 21

mifepristone

Answer 21

drug used in medication abortion procedures to block development of progesterone and cause breakdown in uterine lining

Question 22

misoprostol

Answer 22

synthetic prostaglandin drug used for early abortion

Question 23

prostaglandin

Answer 23

oral/injected drug taken to cause uterine contractions

Question 24

risk of abortion

Answer 24

allergic reaction to medication
excessive bleeding
infection
injury to the cervix/perforation

Question 25

pregnant persons reaction to abortion

Answer 25

cramping, bleeding, nausea

can be from regret to relief

Question 26

partners reactions

Answer 26

may lead to a breakup or increase in communication
can feel sadness, sense of loss and anger
consoling services help