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16 Cards in this Set
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How do oral pills work? |
- Inhibit ovulation and implantation - alter quality of cervical mucus to prevent sperm entry |
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Why are pills generally accepted? |
Few side effects, high contraceptive value |
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What is Saheli? |
New oral contraceptive pill, with non-steroidal preparation - once a week pill - very few side effects - high contraceptive value |
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What are implants made of? |
Progesterogens- alone or in combo with estrogen |
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Advantage of implants over pill? |
Longer effective period |
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How is possible pregnancy due to rape or unprotected intercourse avoided? |
Administration of progestogen, progestogen - estrogen combos, or IUDs within 72 hours of coitus. |
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Surgical methods in both male and female |
Sterilization |
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Terminal method to prevent pregnancy (small starting letter) |
sterilization |
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How does sterilization prevent conception? |
By blocking gamete transport |
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What happens in vasectomy? |
Small part of vas defers removed or tied thru. Small insicion on scrotum |
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What happens in tubectomy? |
Small part of fallopian tube removed or tied up thru. Small insicion in abdomen/vagina |
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Advantage of surgical sterilization |
Highly effective |
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Disadvantage of surgical intervention |
Poor reversibility |
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How should one select and use contraceptive method? |
By consulting qualified medical professionals |
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Are contraceptives regular requirements for maintaining reproductive health? |
No |
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Side effects of contraceptives |
Breakthrough bleeding, nausea, abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, breast cancer |
