Human Reproduction - STD's and Contraception Flashcards
Methods of contraception work by preventing _________________________ while others
prevent the ____________________ from implanting in the uterus.
Ovulation, zygote
The only contraceptive that prevents partners from contracting STD’s are
_____________________________________. They work by covering the _________________.
Condoms, penis
The _______________________________ is a chemical method of contraception that contains
___________________________________________ that prevent ______________________. Woman need
to take ____________________ at the same time every day in order for it to prevent
conception.
Birth control pill, female hormones, ovulation, one pill
An ___________ is something inserted into the ___________________ by a doctor or nurse.
This method prevents the zygote from implanting in the ___________________. This
method is recommended for woman who already have __________________________
because it can cause _____________________ in people who have never been pregnant
before.
IUD, uterus, uterus, children, infections
The ____________________________________________ contains two hormones that prevent
_____________________________. A new patch must be applied every _____________________.
The ___________________________ is inserted into a woman’s vagina and fits over the
cervix in order to prevent ______________________________ from reaching the ovum. It can
stay in a woman’s vagina for ________ hours and then it can be _______________________
and _______________ again.
Birth control patch, ovulation, week, spermatozoa, 24, cleaned, used
A ___________________________ is a chemical substance that works best when used
together with a diaphragm or condom. It is a chemical that is put onto the condom
after it is in place or placed inside the female’s vagina after the diaphragm is in
place. It works by killing ________________________.
Spermicide, spermatozoa
Female _________________________ prevent fertilization when they are inserted into the
vagina to prevent spermatozoa from reaching the uterus.
Condom
The contraceptive ________________________________ is a female hormone that prevents ovulation. Women need to be given ____________ needle every _______ months by a healthcare professional.
Injection, 1, 3
A ______________________________ is a surgical procedure for men that involves cutting the
________________________________ of each _______________________ to prevent
_______________________________ from reaching the urethra. Men who undergo this
procedure can still ejaculate but the semen does not contain ______________________________________. This process is usually _______________________________.
Vasectomy, vas deference, testicle, spermatozoa, spermatozoa, irreversible
________________________________________ is a surgical procedure for women that consists
of tying the __________________________________ to prevent fertilization but not
_____________________________. The ova produced are prevented from following their
natural path in the fallopian tubes and therefore the ________________________________
cannot find them. This process is usually ________________________________.
Tubal ligation, Fallopian tubes, ovulation, spermatozoa, irreversible
The _______________________________ method of birth control is one of the least effective
methods to use to prevent pregnancy. _________________ is formed on the cervix before
ovulation. Women watch for the presence of cervical mucus so they know when
_________________________________ is occurring. Once the woman knows this, she would
use back-up methods of birth control __________ days before and after ovulation since
spermatozoa can survive for several days in the uterus or fallopian tubes.
Billings, cervical mucus, ovulation, 5
The _________________________________________________ is another natural method which
uses a woman’s _____________________________________ to indicate when she is ovulating. A
woman’s temperature will _____________________________ by _____________ degree celcius
when ovulation begins. Once she knows when she is ovulating the woman would
know to use a back-up method of birth control __________ days before and after
ovulation since spermatozoa can survive for several days in the uterus or Fallopian tubes.
Basal body temperature method, body temperature, increase, 1, 5
STD’s can be very ___________________________ because they are easily and quickly
__________________________ between people during intercourse. They can be especially
dangerous to women who are ____________________. If left untreated STD’s can cause
damage to the ____________________ or ______________________ systems as well as cause
________________________ in men and women (prevent them from having any children).
If a person is infected with an STD it can take a long time for them to begin
experiencing any ___________________. In order to prevent yourself from getting an STD
a person should either abstain from sex or use a ___________________ during
intercourse.
Contagious, spread, pregnant, nervous, cardiovascular, infertility, symptoms, condoms
________________ is a deadly STD. It attacks the _____________________ system which means
a person can no longer fight off bacteria and viruses. This virus is transmitted
through a person’s _________________ or from fluids that come from the _______________ or
_____________________. A person can carry the disease for _______________________ years
before experiencing symptoms. There is no cure and the prevention is
_______________________.
AIDS, immune, blood, penis, vagina, several, condoms
________________________________ is a virus that attacks the liver. It is transmitted by
_________________________, ___________________________ or _________________________. This is the
only STD that can be prevented by a _______________________. It can also be prevented by
using _________________________.
Hepatitis B, blood, saliva, bodily fluids, vaccine, condom