Week 4 Flashcards
elective abortion
an abortion performed for reasons other than maternal or fetal health
perfect use
the ideal situation in which the birth control method is followed 100% accurately
pro-life movement
a movement whose followers believe that abortion is murder and should not happen under any circumstances
douche
the flush out the inside of the vagina or anus with a liquid
chronic pelvic pain (cpp)
chronic or recurring pelvic pain that apparently has gynaecological origin but there is no definitive cause
toxic shock syndrom
a serious but uncommon bacterial infection, originally associated with tampon use but now known to have an association with some contraceptive barrier methods
amenorrhea
means absence of menstruation (no period)
external condom
a condom that is placed outside body parts for protection during penetrative sexual activities
information motivation behavioural skills model
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
typical use
realistic situation in which some people will inevitably make mistakes in use of contraceptives or barrier devices
menses
refers to menstrual flow
therapeutic abortion
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
family planning
the act of an individual or partners choices of spacing and the number of children they wish to have
intercrural intercourse
the sexual practice in which a partner moves their penis between the partners thighs without any type of penetration
abstinence
means refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity