Chapter 20 - Contraception

Chapter 20 - Contraception


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Terms to Know in This Chapter:

contraception [con trah SEP shun]

birth control
failure rate abstinence [AB steh nince]
rhythm method [RITHE um] withdrawal method
coitus interruptus [KOY eh tuss] [in ter RUP tus]

male condom [CON dum]

female condom

 diaphragm [DIE ah fram]
female birth control pills estrogen [ESS trow gin]
progesterone [pro GESS ter on]

follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
spermicide [SPERM eh side] male birth control implants
Norplant© progestin
levonorgestral [leve oh nor GESS trul] Depo-Provera© [dee po] [pro VERE ah]
vasectomy (sing.) [vah SECT oh mee]
vasectomies (pl.) [vah SECT oh meez] 		tubal ligation (sing.) [lie GAY shun]

intrauterine device (IUD) [in trah YOU ter in]

 RU486
mifeprex [MIFF eh pre ks]

mefigyne [MIFF eh June]


What You Need to Know:

You should be able to:

  1. explain the various methods of birth control, e.g. behavioral, physical and physiological methods, and surgical methods,
  2. have an understanding of the failure rates of various forms of birth control,
  3. explain upon what the rhythm method is based,
  4. explain why natural condoms should not be used,
  5. explain additional benefits of the male and female condom, other than contraception,
  6. describe the mechanism of the pill,
  7. explain which form of birth control listed in the lecture is not currently available and the problems associated with it,
  8. differentiate between Norplant© and Depo-Provera© as forms of contraception,
  9. name the form of birth control that is sometimes referred to as the abortion pill,
  10. explain the mechanics of vasectomies and tubal ligations, and
  11. state the form of birth control that has the lowest failure rate.

Exercises: Fill in the Blank.

  1. The chance of pregnancy for a couple not practicing birth control is:
  2. Most couples who practice contraception are most concerned with and .
  3. is the only 100% guarantee not to have a pregnancy.
  4. Other than male implants, what is the only form of birth control that requires the male to be responsible?
  5. The "pill" usually contains and which inhibit FSH activity.
  6. These are six "match-stick" like implants to prevent pregnancy for up to five years.
  7. Male sterilization is referred to as a: .
  8. Which form of birth control is also called the "abortion" pill?
  9. The birth control method that involves blocking the cervix and must be fitted by a physician is: .
  10. Sex must be avoided 48 prior to ovulation and 24 hours after ovulation. This form of birth control is called the: .

    1. Exercises. Multiple Choice. Select the best answer.

    2. This form of birth control involves an injection.
       (1) diaphragm
       (2) spermicides
       (3) the pill
       (4) Norplant the life of the female.
       (5) Depo-Provera
    3. Which form of birth control is the most effective?
      (1) withdrawal method
       (2) rhythm method
       (3) condoms with spermacides
       (4) the pill
       (5) vasectomies

    4. Which is the only form of contraception where something is inserted into the uterus?
       (1) male condom
       (2) female condom
       (3) pill
       (4) IUD
       (5) all of the above are correct
    5. Which form of birth control studied does not exist as of today?
             (1) female birth control pill
       (2) RU 486
       (3) male implants
       (4) female implants
       (5) hysterectomy

    6. This form of birth control not only suppresses the egg but also interferes with egg transport by changing the cilia in the oviduct as well as inhibiting the endometrium from accepting the fetus.
             (1) female birth control pill
       (2) Norplant
       (3) Depo-Provera
       (4) IUD
       (5) female implants