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| Different Forms and Effects of Contraception in Males: |
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Definition
-prevention of sperm production
-blockage/prevention of sperm exit or entry to female
-disabling/incapacitation of sperm |
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| Different Forms and Effects of Contraception in Females: |
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Definition
-prevention of ovulation
-prevention of ovum from entering uterus
-prevention of sperm entry
-prevention of fertilization
-prevention of implantation
-elimination of implanted zygote/embryo |
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Term
| What is the only *GUARANTEED* form of contraception for both males and females? |
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Definition
| ABSTINENCE (except, of course, in the case of the Virgin Mary) |
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Term
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Definition
| sex play that does not involve penile/vaginal contact (kissing, masturbation, erotic massage, *ALL OF MY FAVORITESSSS*, etc) |
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Term
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Definition
| WITHDRAWAL method. Oldest known method- very ineffective- up to 28% failure rate. |
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Term
| Various forms of (HEAT) prevention of sperm production in males: |
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Definition
-heat application(heat reduces sperm production). poor effectiveness. requires 116 degree wet heat on testes.
-testicular ultrasound. five to ten minutes of testes in ultrasound heated water- up to 6 months of sterility |
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Term
| MALE HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE |
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Definition
| testosterone and progesterone combination that prevents sperm production. interrupts signals from the hypothalamus and pituitary, and is expected to be up to 100% effective. |
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Term
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Definition
| alters smooth muscle action of vas deferens by clamping them shut and preventing exit of sperm |
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Term
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Definition
| Two PLUGSSS in each vas deferens blocking exit of sperm |
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Definition
| permanent operation that disconnects vasdeferens in order to prevent sperm exit through ejaculation-- 100% effective if done correctly. |
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Term
| Which condoms are more effective: latex or polyurethane? |
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Definition
| Latex condoms seems to have less breakage and less slippage, therefore making them more reliable and effective. |
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Term
| FEMALE HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL METHODS |
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Definition
| most are a combination of estrogen and progestins (e.g. progesterone), and have mutliple effects on the female reproductive system dependent on the levels of each hormone. |
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Term
| Estrogenic Effects of Hormonal Birth Control in Females: |
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Definition
-Inhibition of ovulation via suppression of FSH and LH
-Uterine endometrial secretions are altered
-Ovum trasport is accelerated
-Corpus Luteum degeneration is accelerated |
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Term
| Progestin Effects of Hormonal Birth Control in FEmales |
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Definition
-Inhibition of ovulation via suppression of LH
-Thick cervical mucus is enhanced, hampering sperm transport.
-Sperm capctiation is inhibited
-Ovum transport is slowed
-Implantation is hampered due to alterations in endometrium |
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Term
| Types of Hormonal Contraceptives for Females |
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Definition
-Birth Control Pills (orally)
-Vaginal Ring (Ring inserted in Vagina)
-Cutaneous patches (skin patches, hormones pass through skin into blood)
-Injections (i.e. deproprovera)
-Morning After Pill (Single high dose taken soon after intercourse) |
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Term
| How do MORNING AFTER PILLS work? |
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Definition
-Block surge of hormones and prevent ovulation
-affect transport of sperm or eggs in fallopian tube preventing fertilization
-thicken mucus in uterus and change uterine lining, creating inhospitable environment for implantation |
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Term
| T/F- Hormonal Birth Control methods protect against STIs |
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Definition
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Term
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| "getting tubes tied"--highly effective/usually irreversible method where fallopian tubes are tied off and cut apart to prevent ovum transport to uterus. |
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Term
| Diaphragms and Cervical Caps (female) |
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Definition
| Prevent sperm from entering the cervix |
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Term
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Definition
| Intrauterine Device- inhibit fertilization and prevent implantation. Highly effective!! |
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Term
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Definition
| kill and/or disable sperm. only 6-26% effective. should be used along with another birth control method!! |
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Term
| CONTRACEPTIVE SPONGE (female) |
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Definition
| A sponge impregnated with spermicide that also blocks the entrance to the cervix-- intended to prevent fertilization |
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Term
| Controversial methods of perventing implantion or removing implanted zygotes |
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Definition
*RU486- progesterone blocker- can induce abortion up to 19 weeks after fertilization
*Induced Abortion- pharmaceutical or surgical |
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