Ch 7

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contraception

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-any process or method used to prevent conception or preg
-some may prevent transmission of STIs

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douching

Back 2

method of washing out the vagina or penis

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condom

Back 3

popular barrier contraceptive device worn by either male or female

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tubal ligation

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form of permanent surgical contraception in which the fallopian tubes are tied, cut, or blocked to prevent egg and sperm from uniting

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vasectomy

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form of permanent surgical contraception where sperm are prevented from mixing with semen in ejaculate by cutting or tying off the vas deferens

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failure rate

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number of women out of 100 who will become pregnant within the first year of using a particular method

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typical failure rate

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typical number of ppl who become preg accidentally utilizing a particular method

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perfect-use failure rate

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failure rate of a contraceptive method used by peoplpe who utilize it regularly and correctly

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withdrawal method

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unreliable method of contraception involving removing the penis from the vagina just prior to ejaculation

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continuous abstinence

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form of contraception that involves completely retaing from sexual intercourse

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selective abstinence

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contraception in which individuals avoid certain sexual behaviors that could lead to preg or STIs

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fluid free sexual behavior

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-avoid the sharing or mixing of bodily fluids

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male condom

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thin, sheath, made of latex, natural animal membrane, polyurethrane, silicone, or other synthetic material that fits over erect penis prior to intercourse

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female condom

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thin sheath made of latex or polyurethane that is worn internally by a woman during intercourse

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spermicides

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substances that kill sperm cells

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oral contraceptives

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pills containing female hormones that are taken everyday to prevent women from preg; birth control pills

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hormonal implants

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-small tubes of progestin that are inserted under the skin of a woman's upper arm
-continuous protection against preg

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emergency contraception

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concentrated hormonal pills that can interrupt a woman's normal hormonal patterns to protect against unplanned preg in the event of unprotected intercourse

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intrauterine device (IUD)

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small T-shaped plastic device containing hormones of copper that is placed in the uterus to prevent preg

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sterilization or voluntary surgical contraception (VSC)

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surgical alteration of the internal reproductive system of either male of female that permanently blocks sperm cells from fertilizing an ovum

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laparoscopy

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surgical procedure whereby small incisions are made in the abdomen in which a viewing scope and surgical instruments are inserted to perform surgery

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fertility awareness methods or natural methods

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contraceptive methods based on ovulation prediction and the viability of sperm; intercourse is timed to avoid fertile days in a woman's reprod cycle

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basal body temperature (BBT)

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lowest temperature attained by the body during rest (usually during sleep)