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Contraceptive Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Withdrawal | The Males removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. |
Contraception:: | Prevention of pregnancy or birth control. |
fertility awareness methods | Are methods of contraception that involve determining the fertile days of the female's menstrual cycle and avoiding intercourse |
Condom | is a thin sheet of latex,plastic or animal tissue that is placed on the erect penis to catch semen. |
Spermicide | Is a chemical that kills sperm. |
Diaphragm | is a soft latex or silicone cup with a flexible rim that covers the entrance of the cervix. |
cervical cap | is a thimble shaped,soft cup that fits snugly over the cervix. |
oral contraceptives | Are hormone pills that that,taken correctly, create changes in the female body that prevent pregnancy. |
contraceptive injection | Is a birth control procedure in which a female receives an injection once every three months to prevent ovulation. |
Vasectomy | Is a sterilization procedure for males in which each vas deferens is cut and sealed. |
Tubal Ligation | Is a sterilization procedure for females in which the fallopian tubes are cut and tied or clamped to prevent the sperm from reaching the ova. |
barrier methods | Are forms of contraception that suppress ovulation and preventing fertilization or implantation. |
contraceptive sponge | Is the same thing as the vaginal contraceptive ring |
contraceptive patch | Is the same thing as the vaginal contraceptive ring |
contraceptive ring:: | is another prescribed hormonal contraceptive method that releases progestin and estrogen to stop ovulation |