Unit 6 - Reproductive Choices and Pregnancy Flashcards
How long does an unfertilized egg live for?
24 to 36 hours
The fertilized egg travels down the fallopian tube, dividing to form a tiny clump of cells called:
a zygote
When does the zygote reach the uterus?
about a week after fertilization
What is the endometrium?
The lining of the uterus
What is implantation?
When the fertilized egg burrows into the endometrium,
What does the contraceptive failure rate refer to?
the number of pregnancies that occur per year for every 100 women using a particular method of birth control.
What are some side effects that the hormones in oral contraceptives may cause?
spotting between periods, weight gain or loss, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, and decreased sex drive.
What are the two types of hormonal emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) that are available in Canada?
Plan B—progestin-only pills—and Yuzpe Regimen or Ovral—combined estrogen and progestin pills
What are the two terms used to describe female sterilization?
tubal ligation (the cutting or tying of the fallopian tubes) and tubal occlusion (the blocking of the tubes).
What is A hysterectomy?
The removal of the uterus
The term medical abortion describes:
the use of drugs, also called abortifacients, to terminate a pregnancy.
Surgical abortions are usually performed when?
within 12 to 14 weeks from the last normal menstrual period in the first trimester of the pregnancy. This type of abortion can be performed on women as early as 6 weeks pregnant up until 20 weeks
Define the term pro-life
refers to the opposition to abortion and support of the inherent right to life of every human being
What is Preconception care?
the enhancement of a woman’s health and well-being prior to conception in order to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby—includes risk assessment (evaluation of medical, genetic, and lifestyle risks), health promotion (such as good nutrition and regular physical activity), and interventions to reduce risk (such as treatment of infections and other diseases and assistance in quitting smoking or drug use)
Once nestled into the spongy uterine lining, the zygote becomes:
An embryo
At nine weeks the embryo is called:
A fetus
Perinatology, or maternal-fetal medicine, focuses on what?
the special needs of high-risk mothers and their unborn babies
Contraceptive options available in Canada may be classified as:
Combined estrogen-progestin contraception Progestin-only contraception Intrauterine devices and systems Barrier methods Emergency contraception Natural family planning Permanent methods
What is Combined Estrogen-Progestin Contraception?
Combined hormonal methods contain estrogen and progestin and include oral contraceptives, the transdermal contraceptive patch and vaginal contraceptive ring
Birth control pills are generally classified into one of four categories:
- Very low-dose pills: 20 micrograms (mcg) of estrogen plus progestin.
- Low-dose pills: 30-35 mcg estrogen plus progestin.
- Phasic pills: varying levels of estrogen and progestin
- High-dose pills: about 50 mcg of estrogen plus progestin.
Barrier methods of contraception include:
the male condom, the female condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, and Lea’s Shield
Types of emergency contraception include:
hormonal methods (Yuzpe method and Plan B) and the copper intrauterine device
What are Natural Family Planning methods of birth control?
abstinence, outercourse, withdrawal, and fertility awareness methods
