contraceptive methods

Question 1

abstinence

Answer 1

no oral, anal, vaginal sex 100%

Question 2

rhythm (calendar) method

Answer 2

abstinence from intercourse during a female’s fertile time, determined by body signs, 53-99%

Question 3

withdrawl

Answer 3

pulling penis out before ejaculating 50%

Question 4

condoms

Answer 4

blocks semen from entering, goes over penis or inserted into vagina/anus, 99%

Question 5

spermicide

Answer 5

foam/gel blocks cervix & kills sperm, inserted in vagina, 80% (diaphragm, sponge, & cap 95%)

Question 6

vasectomy

Answer 6

vas deferens is cut & tied off just above the epididymis to stop the path of perm 100%ifdc

Question 7

sterilization implant

Answer 7

rod surgically implanted at fallopian tube so eggs can’t get to uterus 100%ifdc

Question 8

tubal ligation (surgical sterilization)

Answer 8

cutting fallopian tube so ovaries are still ovulating but egg can’t get to uterus 100%ifdc

Question 9

IUD

Answer 9

doctor inserts “T”: blocks egg/sperm 99%

Question 10

implantable rod

Answer 10

hormones released to prevent ovaries from releasing egg, under skin upper arm, 99%

Question 11

morning after pill

Answer 11

keeps ovaries from releasing egg for longer than usual, taken immediately after intercourse, 50%

Question 12

pill-combined

Answer 12

prevents ovulation, estrogen & progesterone, taken orally daily, 99%

Question 13

mini-pill

Answer 13

thickens cervical mucus 99%

Question 14

patch

Answer 14

releases hormone in your body, applied to ab or shoulder, like pill, not daily, 99%

Question 15

nuva ring

Answer 15

hormones on plastic ring, inserted in vagina, taken out during period, 99%

Question 16

depo-provera shot/injection

Answer 16

same as pill, regulates period, injection by doctor in arm, thigh, or butt, 99%