Main Methods Of Contraception Flashcards
What is contraception?
Contraception does not prevent Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI) and instead it prevents or avoids unwanted pregnancy
What are the two methods of contraception?
Hormonal methods and non hormonal methods
What are the five hormonal methods?
- Contraceptive/Oral pills
- Contraceptive patch
- Contraceptive injection
- Contraceptive implant
- Contraceptive device
What is the hormone that is present in oral pills and how long should you take it?
Estrogen and progesterone is present on oral pills which is steadily taken for 21 days
What is the hormone present in contraceptive patch and how long does it partake?
Progesterone is the hormone present in contraceptive patch which lasts for one week
What is the hormone present in contraceptive injection and how long does it partake?
Progesterone is the hormone present in contraceptive injection which is effective for 2 to 3 months
What is the hormone present in contraceptive implant in how long does it partake?
Progesterone is the hormone present in contraceptive implant which takes place for 3 years
Which hormonal method kills sperm and takes place for 3+ years?
Contraceptive device
Which hormone is responsible for the development of the female body?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for menstruation and is also called as pregnancy hormone?
Progesterone
What do you call the synthetic form of progesterone?
Progestine
What do you call the non hormonal method which is present externally with men’s penis?
Condom
What do you call the non hormonal method which is placed inside the vagina of the female?
Condom
Which non hormonal method is permanent for women?
Sterilization
What is the non hormonal method which is long term for men?
Vasectomy
What do you call the non hormonal method which happens certain times at sex in which they will stop before ejaculation?
Natural or withdrawal method
[identify if it is a benefit of hormonal or not]
Reduced or eliminated periods
Benefit
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No interruption of foreplay or intercourse
Benefit
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Possible reduced risk of several conditions
Benefit
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Potential reduction in acne
Benefit
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Doesn’t prevent disease transmission
Drawback of hormonal
[identify if it is a benefit of hormonal or not]
May not be as effective when taken with certain medications
Drawback of hormonal
[identify if it is a benefit of hormonal or not]
Must be taken daily
Drawback of hormonal
[identify if it is a benefit of non-hormonal or not]
Many options
Benefit
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No hormonal side effects
Benefit
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Some methods reduce the risk of STIs
Benefit
[identify if it is a benefit of non-hormonal or not]
Can be used as needed
Benefit
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Does it affect the reproductive cycle
Benefit
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Can interrupt foreplay and intercourse
Drawback of non hormonal
[identify if it is a benefit of non-hormonal or not]
Expensive
Drawback of non hormonal
[identify if it is a benefit of non-hormonal or not]
May allow conception if not used correctly and consistently
Drawback of non hormonal
What is abstinence only?
- Also known as no sexual acts
- It is believed as the only safe and effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy and STIs
