Hormonal
Hormonal contraceptives prevent unplanned pregnancies by stopping this biological process in a females body.
Ovulation
Are male and female sterilization methods reversible?
Yes, they are, but they are costly and require recovery time.
What barrier method can protect against unplanned pregnancies AND many sexually transmitted infections?
Male condoms and internal condoms
What is the other name the pull out method is referred to as?
Withdrawal
What kind of medication could possibly interact with the effectiveness of some hormonal birth control methods?
Antibiotics, HIV meds, Antifungal meds, some sleep disorder meds, anti seizure meds and some herbal remedies such as St. John's wort, Flaxseed, garlic pills, alfalfa and saw palmetto.
What does IUD stand for?
Intra Uterine Device
What is the name of the tubes that egg cells travel down toward the uterus?
Fallopian Tubes
What does spermicide do?
Kills sperm
This method is the only 100% guaranteed way to prevent pregnancy and STI's
Abstinence
Why is it important too pinch the tip of the condom before putting it on?
I am a T shaped hormonal contraceptive with a one time insert responsibility. I can last for up up to 7 years. I have a sister that is not hormonal though.
IUD
What is the name of the initial duct/tube that sperm travel through when they are going to leave the body?
Vas Deferens
Which three methods serve as a cover for the cervix, working to block sperm from passing through?
Sponge, Cervical Cup, and Diaphragm
What are the four phases of a females menstrual cycle?
Menstrual Phase
Follicular Phase
Ovulation Phase
Luteal Phase
What are two bacterial STI's?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
This method has a daily responsibility. With that it has one of the highest rate of human error out of the all birth control methods.
The Pill
What is the name of the surgical procedure a male would get to interrupt the path sperm would take to leave the body?
Vasectomy - Male Sterilization
Which two barrier methods should never be used together?
Male condom and internal condom
When using a FAM to avoid unplanned pregnancy, what phase is the most critical in identifying in a women's cycle?
Ovulatory
How does the emergency contraception pills work?
delays ovulation from occurring
Doing this while on hormonal methods such as the pill, the patch and the ring can increase the likelihood of developing blood clots, increasing the chances of a heart attack or stroke due to the rise in estrogen
Smoking cigarettes
What is the name of the procedure a female gets done to interrupt the path where a sperm cell could meet an egg cell. Some variations of this procedure are called cut and tie, cut and cauterize, banded or clamped.
Tubal Ligation - Female Sterilization
If a pair is planning on using a male condom, what are the first three steps they should take before using it?
Make sure both partners have consented to the act, check the expiration date and check the wrapper for any holes, punctures or damage
What does FAM stand for?
Fertility Awareness Methods
What is the most effective form of emergency contraception?
IUD insertion