Unit 10 Contraception and Abortion Flashcards
Contraception and Abortion
Ancient Egyptians used crocodile dung as a contraceptive. T / F?
True
There is an oral contraceptive that can be taken the morning after unprotected intercourse. T / F?
true.
Contraceptives not only prevent conception, they also provide protection against sexually transmitted infections. T / F?
false
Sterilization operations can be surgically reversed. T / F?
true, but not all of them.
Douching quickly after unprotected intercourse is a reasonably good contraceptive method. T / F?
false
Abortions were illegal in Canada until 1969. T / F?
true
The D&E is the most widely used abortion method in Canada. T / F?
false - vacuum aspiration is most common at 90%
Artificial Contraception
A method of contraception that applies a human made device
Oral Contraceptive
Contraceptive that consists of sex hormones and is swallowed - most common type of hormonal contraceptive
Combination pill
Birth control that contains synthetic estrogen and progesterone
mimics pregnancy
taken for 21 days of regular cycle
Minipill
Birth control pill that contains synthetic progesterone but no estrogen
taken daily, even through menstruation
Three ways oral contraceptives work
- prevents ovary from releasing egg
- Thickens cervical mucus
- Changes lining of uterine wall
Diaphragm
A shallow rubber cup or dome that’s fitted to the contours of a woman’s vagina. It is used with spermicide and inserted before intercourse, to prevent conception.
Calendar Method
A fertility-awareness (rhythm) method of contraception that relies on predicting ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for 10 to 12 months, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation.
basal-body-temperature (BBT) method
A fertility-awareness method of contraception that relies on predicting ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature during the course of the menstrual cycle.
ovulation method
A fertility-awareness method of contraception that relies on predicting ovulation by tracking the viscosity of cervical mucus.
peak days
The days during the menstrual cycle when a woman is most likely to be fertile.
When does LH surge?
12-24 hours before ovulation
sterilization
Surgical procedures that render people incapable of reproduction, without affecting sexual activity.
Vasectomy
A permanent contraceptive method for men in which each vas deferens is cut and tied back or cauterized, to prevent sperm from reaching the urethra.
vasovasotomy
The surgical method of reversing a vasectomy. The cut or cauterized ends of the vas deferentia are sewn back together.
tubal ligation
The most common method of permanent contraception among women, in which the fallopian tubes are surgically blocked, to prevent the meeting of sperm and ova. It’s also called tubal sterilization.
minilaparotomy
A kind of tubal sterilization in which a small incision is made in the abdomen to provide access to the fallopian tubes.
Laparoscopy
A procedure used for tubal sterilization (and also used for visual inspection of the organs in the pelvic cavity). A laparoscope is inserted through a small incision just below the navel and is used to cauterize, cut, or clamp the fallopian tubes. This is sometimes called belly-button surgery.
colpotomy
A kind of tubal sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are approached through an incision in the back wall of the vagina.
hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus.
douche
Rinsing or washing the vaginal canal by inserting a liquid and allowing it to drain out.
induced abortion
The purposeful termination of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of sustaining independent life.
vacuum aspiration
Removal of the uterine contents via an aspirator (suction machine).
dilation and evacuation (D&E)
Removal of the uterine contents via a suction tube and forceps. The uterine wall may be scraped, to ensure that the lining has been fully removed.
According to a 2009 study of Canadian women of reproductive age (15 to 40+), the most commonly used method of contraception was the .
IUD
rhythm method
oral contraceptive pill
male condom
male condom
Which of the following is the most effective method of birth control?
withdrawal
oral contraceptives
the rhythm method
the cervical cap
oral contraceptives
How does emergency contraception work?
by temporarily stopping the release of an egg
by preventing fertilization
by preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterine wall
all of the above
all of the above
Which hormonal method of birth control is associated with an increase in sexual desire and satisfaction?
the vaginal ring
the contraceptive patch
the birth-control pill
the Mirena IUD
Vaginal ring
In Canada, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) .
is illegal
is available without a prescription
contains higher levels of testosterone than the pills available in Europe
is available only to victims of sexual assault
Available without prescription
Research has found that nonoxynol-9 a woman’s susceptibility to HIV infection.
has no measurable effect on
has mixed effects on
increases
decreases
increases
There is some debate about whether should be considered a contraceptive method.
fertility awareness
withdrawal
sterilization
spermicides
withdrawal
It is estimated that about of Canadian women have at least one abortion in their lifetimes.
10%
20%
30%
40%
30%
There has been no federal law restricting abortion in Canada since the Supreme Court ruling of .
1965
1977
1988
2004
1988
What method of abortion is indicated in the second trimester of pregnancy?
dilation and evacuation (D&E)
intra-amniotic infusion
dilation and curettage (D&C)
Mifegymiso
D&E
