Methods of contraception Flashcards
What is contraception?
Any procedure that is used to prevent a woman from getting pregnant
What are contraceptives?
Artificial devices that are used to prevent pregnancy.
What are the categories of contraception?
Natural
Barrier
Surgical
Hormonal
What is the withdrawal method?
The man withdraw his penis from the females vagina before ejaculation. This is not really reliable because the lubricating fluid at the top of the penis may contain sperm.
What is the rythym method?
Couple avoid sexual intercourse when there is a mature egg ready to be fertilized. This is usually midway between one menstrual cycle and the next.
What is the safe period?
A time during a female’s menstrual cycle when there are no mature eggs. This is usually a week before and up to after her menstruation.
How are male condoms used?
The male condom is a contraceptive worn by the men during sexual intercourse. It covers the end of the male penis preventing sperm from entering the vagina. There is a sac at the end of the condom that catches ejaculated semen.
How are female condoms used?
Female condoms are lubricated pouches with flexible rings at each end. Its inserted into the vagine before sexual intercourse using the index finger. Just like the male condom it catches the sperm preventing it from entering the body.
How is the IUD used?
It is usually a T or coil shaped plastic or metal device that is inserted into the uterus. It preents implantation from happening.
How is the Diaphragm used?
The diaphragm is a female contraceptive. It is used to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. It is a domed shape peice of rubber with metal surrounding the edges and it is placed into the female vagine before sexual intercourse covering the cervix. It should not be taken out until 8 hours after to ensure that no sperm survived. It should be smeared with spermicide.
How are contraceptive pills used?
They are taken by the woman. The pillls consists of the hormones progesterone and oestrogen which stops eggs from being produced in the ovaries. It stops ovulation.
What does the morning after pill do?
Stops implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
How is spermicide used?
It can come in the form of liquid, cream and gell. It is to be inserted into the vagine before sexual intercourse. It consists of chemicals that can kill an prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
What is a vesectomy and tubal ligation?
A vesectomy is when a man has him sperm ducts tied and cut off and a tubal ligation is when a woman get her oviducts tied and cut off.
