legislation
What is the legislation that was overturned in 2022 that banned abortion?
Roe V. Wade
how many ovaries does a woman have?
2
the only form of birth control that is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs
abstinence
how long does a woman's menstrual cycle last
28 days, but can vary
what is the leading cause of preventable maternal deaths?
unsafe abortions or abortions not by a clinic/doctor
true or false; you can only get pregnant during ovulation
false! sperm can live inside the body for up to 5 dyas, making it possible to be pregnant outside of the ovulation window.
true or false; condoms are only 85% effective at preventing pregnancy.
True!
true or false, the mothers brain shrinks during pregnancy.
true! it shrinks slightly due to brain adaptation
This term describes the legal period during which abortion is allowed under state law.
the gestational limit
This structure produces eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
the ovaries
true or false; birth control is for more than just preventing pregnancy
true! it is also used to treat acne, hormone imbalances, heavy periods, and endometriosis
how many eggs do women have when they are born
1-2 million. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have
True or False: There are exceptions to Florida’s abortion ban for cases involving rape, incest, or human trafficking
true, with police report filed
True or False: You can’t get pregnant during your period.
False! It’s less likely, but not impossible
True or False: Emergency contraception (like plan B) causes abortion
false. EC prevents ovulation/fertilization; it does not end a pregnancy
during pregnancy, this organ can stretch up to 500 times its normal size
the uterus
What are the current restrictions on abortion in Florida?
No abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy. (unless rape or incest with proper documentation)
how many phases of a woman's menstrual cycle are there?
4
Menstrual
follicular
ovulation
luteal
the birth control pill was created originally to treat what?
it was originally developed to treat menstrual issues before it became widely used for contraception.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
the dangerous condition where a fertilized egg implants and begins to grow outside the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. These pregnancies do not survive. it is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths.