contraception/birth control Flashcards

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Contraception

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Preventing conception (preventing the sperm and the egg from uniting)

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Birth Control

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Preventing birth from taking place

IUD
Emergency contraceptive pills
Surgical Abortion

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3
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Methods of Contraception

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Male condoms - 97% effectiveness

Oral Contraceptives - Birth Control
97 – 99%

Transdermal Contraceptives: Evra Patch -
97 – 99%

NUVARing - Soft flexible ring (5.4cm) inserted into the vagina
98%

Emergency Contraception: ECP - 75%

Withdrawal method - Uncertain

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4
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Abstinence

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100%
protects against STI
not partaking in any sexual activity
free & simple

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5
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Implant

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
small rod that goes under your skin in your arm (like a patch) and releases the hormone progesterone in your body

can be upto $500 works uptill 5 years

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6
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progestin IUD

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
changes the way sperm cells move so they cannot go to the egg

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7
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Copper IUD

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
prevents sperm from entering the egg, copper makes it difficult for sperm to survive

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8
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The shot

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
releases progestin into your body through a shot, prevents ovulation

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9
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The pill

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
stops ovulation, makes it harder for sperm to reach egg

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10
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The patch

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91%
Doesn’t protect against STI
small patch that sticks to skin, releases hormones that stops ovaries from releasing eggs

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The ring

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90%
Doesn’t protect against STI
insert ring into your vagina and leave for 3 weeks. hormones prevent ovulation, 3 cervical mucus

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12
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External Condom

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98%-85%
Protects against STI
put on erect penis before sex

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13
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Internal Condom

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95%-75%
Protects against STI
worn inside vagina for protection during sex

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14
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Diaphragm

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88%
Doesn’t protect against STI
cup made of silicone inserted into vagina to cover cervix, prevents sperm from reaching egg

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15
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Spermicide (cream, gel & foam)

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85-72%
Doesn’t protect against STI
kills sperm, inserted to vagina before sex & creates barrier for sperm

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16
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Withdrawal

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78%
Doesn’t protect against STI
removing penis from vagina before ejaculation occurs

17
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Fertility awarness (natural family planning)

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99%
Doesn’t protect against STI
track your menstrual cycle to determine your fertile & nonfertile days

18
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Emergency Contraception Pill (Plan B)

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85%-75%
Doesn’t protect against STI
prevents & delays ovulation making uterus less receptive to fertilized egg