Spu Anatomy And Physiology - Quarter 2 Lab Exam 1

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Implanon

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A contraceptive implanted on female's arm which secretes etonogestrel.
- Very HIGH effectiveness
- Taken continuously for up to 3 years
- Disadvantages: STD risk, not for overweight women

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Oral Contraceptive Pills - (Estrogen and Progestin)

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- Pill taken everyday for 3 weeks. Secretes Estrogen and progestin. The estrogen prevents LH and FSH production. The progestin thickens cervical mucus and prevents LH.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STD risk, weight gain

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Oral Contraceptive Pills - (Pop - Progestin only)

Back 3

- Pill taken at the same time every day. Secretes progestin to suppress ovulation.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STD risk, irregular bleeding, must be taken at the same time everyday

Front 4

Hormone Injections (DepoProvera and Lunelle)

Back 4

- Hormonal injection every 12 weeks. Prevents egg from maturing and thickens mucus.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STD, irregular bleeding

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Ortho Evra

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- A patch placed on butt, torso or abdomen. Can be used for 3 weeks in a row, being replaced every 7 days.
- Releases estrogen and progestin.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STD, less effective in overweight women, patch can fall off

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NuvaRing

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- Transparent ring inserted into the vagina which releases etonogestrel and ethinyl providing a low dose of estrogen and progestin.
- Inserted for 3 weeks - removed for mensus. Replaced monthly.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STDs, weight gain

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Mirena Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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- Plastic T shaped device inserted into vagina to prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg and changes the cervical mucus.
- Releases progestin and can be left inserted for 5 years.
- High Effectiveness
- Risk: STD, can cause pelvic inflammation, injection, sometimes is expelled

Front 8

Withdrawl Method

Back 8

- When the man removes his penis before ejaculation to try to prevent sperm from entering vagina.
- With typical use it is 27% effective.
Risk: STD, can be hard to control

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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Back 9

- Copper T shaped device inserted into vagina to prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg. Can be left in for up to 10 years.
- NOT hormonal
- High effectiveness
- Risk: STD, sometimes falls out, allergic reaction

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Male Condom

Back 10

- Latex covering for penis to prevent sperm from entering vagina.
- Non-hormonal and Prevents STD!!
- Fairly effective (about 10-20%)
Risk: sometimes break

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Female Condom

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- Polyurethane pouch with a ring that is inserted into vagina to cover the cervix. Acts as a barrier to sperm
- Non-hormonal and prevents STD
- Fairly effective (about 15-25%)
- Risk: Cost, lesser availability, usual appearance, crackling noise

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Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge

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- Donut shaped polyurethane foam barrier containing a chemical spermicide. Inserted up to 24 hours before sex.
- Non-hormonal.
- Fairly effective (15-20%)
- Risks: STD

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Vaginal Contraceptive Foam

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- Foam that incapacitates sperm. Inserted into vagina 10-30 minutes prior to intercourse.
- Non-hormonal
- Not very effective (25%)
- Risk: STD, messy, inconvenient, may irritate tissue

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Diaphragm

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- Flexible rubber dome placed over the cervix and used with contraceptive foam. Prevents sperm and egg from joining. Placed 30 minutes - 6 hours before intercourse and left in place 6 hours later.
- Non-hormonal
- Fairly effective (20%)
- Limited protection against STDs
- Side Effects: expensive, toxic shock risk, can move around, has to get refitted, urinary tract infections

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Cervical Cap

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- Silicone cup. Like a sailor's hat. Blocks uterus opening. Inserted up to 6 hours before sex. Used with contraceptive foams.
- Non-hormonal
- Not very effective
- Risks: STDs, toxic shock syndrome, can be difficult to insert, move around easily

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Male Surgical Sterilization

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Vasectomy
- Cutting off of ova ducts to block sperm.
- 100% effective
- Side Effects: STD, not immediately effective, will never be able to have kids afterwards

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Female Surgical Sterilization

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- Ties off fallopian tubes to block oocyte release
- 100% effective
- Side effects: STD, tubes sometimes reconnect, women won't be able to have kids again

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Natural Family Planning

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- Calendar, Temperature, Cervical mucus testing, day method. No sex during ovulation time.
- Not very effective - least effective method
- Side Effets: STD, pregnancy