Basics
This type of birth control uses synthetic estrogen and/or progestin.
What are hormonal contraceptives?
How often must the pill be taken?
What is every day?
Method changed once a week.
What is the patch?
The small rod inserted in the arm.
What is the implant?
Do hormonal contraceptives protect against STIs?
What is no?
One main mechanism where no egg is released.
What is preventing ovulation?
The two types of pills.
What are combined pills and progestin-only pills?
Method inserted for 3 weeks and removed for 1.
What is the ring?
The T-shaped device placed in the uterus.
What is the IUD?
Group that should avoid estrogen methods.
What are smokers over 35?
Thickened substance that blocks sperm.
What is cervical mucus?
Effectiveness with typical use.
What is about 91%?
Effectiveness of patch/ring with typical use.
What is about 91%?
Method given every 13 weeks.
What is the injection (Depo-Provera)?
A condition increased by the injection method.
What is bone density loss?
The lining that becomes thinner to prevent implantation.
What is the uterine lining (endometrium)?
How does the pill help with acne?
What is reduces androgens?
One advantage of these methods.
What is less daily responsibility?
Effectiveness of implant with typical use.
What is over 99.9%?
A situation where fertility may be delayed after stopping.
What is after the Depo-Provera injection?
The hormones stopped by the pituitary gland to prevent ovulation.
What are FSH and LH?
One serious (rare) risk of combined pills.
What are blood clots?
One common side effect.
What are nausea, headaches, or breast tenderness?
One advantage of long-term methods.
What is “set and forget” convenience?
One general requirement before starting many methods.
What is a medical check (blood pressure, history, etc.)?