Term
| What are the 3 different types of non-hormonal contraceptive methods? |
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Definition
- Barrier - physical barrier to sperm
- Hormonal - Alters cycle
- Fertility awareness - temperature or calendar. |
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Term
| What are different types of barrier methods? |
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Definition
- male condom - latex or polyurethane (breaks more). Need a reservoir
- female condom - polyurethane. Less breakage but more slippage
- Sponge - spermicide and absorbs sperm. Must be worn for 6 hours after
- Spermicide - nonoxynol-9. Immobilize and kill sperm. Very high failure. |
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Term
| What causes male condoms to fail? |
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Definition
Incorrect placement
Use of oil lubricant on latex
Re-use
Incorrect size |
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Term
| What does the sponge not protect against? |
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Definition
| HIV. More effective in women who have not given birth. |
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Term
| What barriers require a prescription? |
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Definition
| - Diaphragm - covers cervix. Has many contraindications. Does not prevent STDs |
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Term
| What is the effect of barriers of STIs? |
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Definition
- Latex condoms - protect against
- Polyurethane - probably
- Lambskin - do not prevent HIV
- Female condom - prevent
- Spermicides - MAY INCREASE RISK
- Sponge - does not protect against HIV |
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Term
| What are factors to consider when counseling a patient on nonhormonal birth control? |
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Definition
Religion
Cost
Messiness
Complexity |
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Term
| What is the MoA of a pregnancy test? |
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Definition
| reaction zone contains mabs, bind and recognize hCG |
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Term
| What can interfere with a pregnancy test? |
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Definition
- Early pregnancy
- Refrigerated urine
- Waxed collection cups
- Soap residue |
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Term
| When can an accurate pregnancy test result be found? |
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Definition
| 1 week after a missed period using first-morning urine |
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Term
| What are the types of fertility tests? |
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Definition
- Basal body temperature - progesterone raises temperature. A rise signals ovulation.
- Urinary hormone - mabs detech surge in LH. ELISA - color change dependent on LH concentration
- Wristwatch - measures chloride ions |
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Term
| What are exclusions for hormonal self testing in fertility tests? |
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Definition
- Clomid
- Conditions that raise LH: menopause and PCOS
- Pregnancy or OCs |
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Term
| How long can ovulation prediction methods be used? |
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Definition
| Not for more than 3 months |
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