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Contraceptives Flashcards

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Abstinence

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Not engaging in sexual intercourse
no side effects
No cost

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Periodic Abstinence

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Tracking of ovulation cycle by measuring body temperature and changes to cervical musuc

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Lactational amenorrhoea

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Period of infertility following child birth. relies on hormone produced for breastfeeding . INHBITING OVULATION

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Withdrawal

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REmoval of penis from vagine before male orgasm

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Condom

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Latex tube used to enclose the penis preventing semen from entering vagina

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Diaphragm & cervical cap

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Thin Rubber cap fit across top of vagina or cervix

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Spermicides

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Immobilise and destroys sperm
reacts with vaginal fluid to form gas bubbles, providing physical barrier

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Combined contraceptive pill

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Contains substitute hormone for progesterone and oestrogen
Taken daily

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Mini Contraceptive Pill

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Contains suitible hormone for progesterone

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