Sexuality- Fam planning and preconception counseling Flashcards
What does preconception counseling include?
Health problems, physical exam, nutrition, exercise, family planning, changing health behaviors
How long is the lifespan of sperm?
2-7 days
How long is the lifespan of ovum?
1-3days
When is maximum fertility?
5days before ovulation
What method of fertility awareness is based on assumption that ovulation occurs 14days before their next period?
Calendar rhythm
What method of fertility awareness is based on assumption that ovulation will occur after a slight decrease in temp; female takes temp before ANY morning activity (ex. brushing teeth) and records the reading?
Basal Body Temp (BBT)
What method of fertility awareness is based on assumption that after ovulation mucus is very thin allowing sperm for motility, female assesses menstral mucus after ovulation?
Billings Method (Cervical Mucus)
What method of contraception is abstinence, coitus interruptus (pullout method) or douching after intercourse?
Situational contraceptive
What method of contraception is nonxynol-9 and can come in a cream, gel, jelly, foam, vaginal film or suppository?
Spermicides
What does spermicide films and foams do to sperm and when should they be inserted?
Destroys sperm by disrupting cell membrane, and before sex
When is spermicide suppository inserted?
30 min before sex
What method of contraception is male and female condoms, diaphragm and cervical cap?
Barrier methods
What method of contraception is IUD’s?
Intrauterine Devices
What method of contraception is combined estrogen-progesterone, combined oral: pill, deep-provera, nuvaring, and skin patches?
Hormonal contraceptives
What method of contraception is vasectomy and tubal ligation?
Operative Sterilization
Hormonal contraceptives inhibit release of ovum by making what?
Thick cervical mucous
What is the permanent cessation of menses?
Menopause