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-viable egg
-viable sperm
-access to egg by sperm |
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| a person's ability to reproduce |
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| methods of preventing conception |
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| fertilization of an ovum by a sperm |
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| number of pregnancies per 100 users that are likely to occur in the first year if the method is used correctly |
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| number of pregnancies likely to occur in the first year if the method use is not consistent or correct |
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| block the meeting of the egg and sperm by a physical barrier (condom, diaphragm,) or chemical barrier (spermicide) |
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| introduce synthetic hormones in system to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus or prevent a fertilized egg from implanting |
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| Sexually transmitted infections |
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| infectious diseases caused by pathogens through intimate contact |
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| a single use of sheath of latex or other material placed on an erect penis that catches semen upon ejaculation |
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| substances that kill sperm |
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single use polyurethane sheath for internal use during vaginal or anal intercourse to catch semen-
can break
79% typical use |
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| Most spermicides should be used in conjunction with another form of contraception |
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| latex cupshape device to cover cervix and block access to uterus |
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| a small cap made of latex or silicone to fit snugly over entire cervix |
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| bacterial toxins multiply and spread to bloodstream through improper tampon, diaphragm use |
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| contraceptive device made of polyurethane foam containing nonoxynol-9 fits over cervix to create a barrier for sperm |
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| pills containing synthetic hormones that prevent ovulation by regulating hormones |
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| a patch that releases hormones similar to those in oral contraceptives, each patch worn for one week |
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| soft, flexible ring inserted in vag for 3 weeks- oestrogen, progestin |
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| a device T shaped implanted in uterus to prevent pregnancy |
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| emergency contraceptive pill |
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| pills taken 3-5 days after unprotected sex to prevent fertilization |
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| withdrawing penis from vagina before ejaculation |
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| deliberately avoiding intercourse |
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| fertility awareness method |
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| alter sexual behaviour rather than chemical or physical intervention- ie. body temp method, cervical mucus method |
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| permanent fertility control achieved through surgical procedures |
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| cutting and tying off or cauterizing fallopian tubes |
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| cutting and tying off of both vas deferentia |
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| termination of a pregnancy by expulsion or removal of an embryo from uterus |
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| gentle suction to remove foetal tissue from uterus |
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foetal tissue sucked and scraped out of uterus,
instruments and vacuum aspiration |
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| chemical are injected in uterus- labour- dead foetus |
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| surgical removal of foetus from uterus |
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| Intact dilation and extraction |
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| late term abortion procedure- foetus extracted up to the head, contents of cranium aspirated |
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| first 9 weeks, hormonal meds, embryo expelled from uterus |
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| medical care prior to pregnancy that helps a woman assess and address potential maternal health issues |
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| Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
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| hormone detectable in blood/urine of a mother within the first few weeks of pregnancy |
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3 month segment of pregnancy describing specifice developmental changes in foetus-
-1st- development of organs
-2nd-noticable physical change in mum, placenta develops
3rd- organs continue to develop, especially respiratory and digestive
4th- first 6 weeks of infant life |
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| fertilized egg up until 2 months development |
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| developing baby from 3rd month of pregnancy till birth |
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| network of blood vessels, connected to umbilical cord, carries nutrients, oxygen and wastes between baby and mum |
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| coursing birth defects- xray, drugs, alcohol |
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| mental retardation, small head, slowed reflexes, can affect infants whose mothers drunk during pregnancy |
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| a disease caused by an organism in cat faeces that can result in still birth or mental retardation |
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| when a lady is pregnant, deficiency of folic acid increases- increases in iron, calcium and fluids are necessary |
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1-contractions begin, end of this stage- transition- cervix is fully dilated- can last up to a day for a first child, normally <30 mins
2-expulsion of baby, up to 4 hours
3- placenta expelled |
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