Week 4

Question 1

elective abortion

Answer 1

an abortion performed for reasons other than maternal or fetal health

Question 2

perfect use

Answer 2

the ideal situation in which the birth control method is followed 100% accurately

Question 3

pro-life movement

Answer 3

a movement whose followers believe that abortion is murder and should not happen under any circumstances

Question 4

douche

Answer 4

the flush out the inside of the vagina or anus with a liquid

Question 5

chronic pelvic pain (cpp)

Answer 5

chronic or recurring pelvic pain that apparently has gynaecological origin but there is no definitive cause

Question 6

toxic shock syndrom

Answer 6

a serious but uncommon bacterial infection, originally associated with tampon use but now known to have an association with some contraceptive barrier methods

Question 7

amenorrhea

Answer 7

means absence of menstruation (no period)

Question 8

external condom

Answer 8

a condom that is placed outside body parts for protection during penetrative sexual activities

Question 9

information motivation behavioural skills model

Answer 9

a social psychological model that identifies three major components that my directly or indirectly affect sexual health

info: understanding STIs and their consequences.

motivation: the personal benefits of safer sex and avoiding STIs

behaviour: practicing how to correctly use condoms

Question 10

typical use

Answer 10

realistic situation in which some people will inevitably make mistakes in use of contraceptives or barrier devices

Question 11

menses

Answer 11

refers to menstrual flow

Question 12

therapeutic abortion

Answer 12

an abortion performed when the birthing parents life is at risk, the pregnancy is likely to cause physical consequences or the fetus has a mortal disease

Question 13

family planning

Answer 13

the act of an individual or partners choices of spacing and the number of children they wish to have

Question 14

intercrural intercourse

Answer 14

the sexual practice in which a partner moves their penis between the partners thighs without any type of penetration

Question 15

abstinence

Answer 15

means refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity

Question 16

rhythm method

Answer 16

a calendar based method of family planning that estimates the start and end of the fertile time based on past cycle lengths and involves abstaining from sex during the fertile time

Question 17

internal condom

Answer 17

a condom that is placed inside one’s body for protection during penetrative sexual activities

Question 18

vaginitis

Answer 18

an inflammation of the vagina, usually due to infection

Question 19

spermicide

Answer 19

a contraceptive substance that kills sperm to prevent impregnation

Question 20

parous

Answer 20

having given birth at least once

Question 21

gestation

Answer 21

in mammals, the period of time in which a fetus develops in the uterus

Question 22

nulliparous

Answer 22

means never having given birth

Question 23

pro choice movement

Answer 23

a movement whose followers believe that a person has the option to choose whether or not to terminate her pregnancy

Question 24

what are contraceptives?

Answer 24

Methods/tools intended to reduce the likelihood of
pregnancy

Question 25

what are dental dams?

Answer 25

A dental dam used during oral sex serves the same function as a condom during vaginal or anal sex

Question 26

how do hormonal methods work?

Answer 26

Estrogen and/or progestin

Prevent ovulation and/or alter cervical mucus, uterine lining

Question 27

nuvaring

Answer 27

a small, flexible, plastic ring that is placed into the vagina to prevent pregnancy

Question 28

depo-provera shot

Answer 28

the shot contains a small amount of progesterone. the shot prevents pregnancy by stopping the egg from being released from the ovary

Question 29

nexplanon

Answer 29

a small, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm, releases etonogestren

Question 30

emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)

Answer 30

“morning-after pill,” is a method used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure

Question 31

Manual Vacuum Aspiration

Answer 31

MVA involves the use of a handheld suction device to remove tissue from the uterus, 7 weeks

Question 32

Vacuum Suction Curettag

Answer 32

involves the use of a suction device and a curette (a thin, spoon-shaped instrument) to remove uterine contents, 6 - 14 weeks

Question 33

Dilation and Evacuation

Answer 33

D&E involves dilating the cervix and using surgical instruments to remove tissue from the uterus, 13 - 16 weeks