ART, Contraceptions, Abortions

Question 1

ART

Involves taking a hormone medication (tablet or injection), which stimulates the production of FSH

Answer 1

Ovulation induction

Question 2

ART

Insertion of a male partner’s semen through the female’s cervix and into the uterus at or just before the time of ovulation.

Answer 2

Artificial Insemination (AI)

Question 3

ART

Same process with AI but from donor individuals

Answer 3

Donor conception

Question 4

ART

Mixing of oocytes and sperm in culture dishes. Fertilized eggs are incubated until they have formed at least eight cells and are then typically transferred to the woman’s uterus for implantation

Answer 4

Invitro fertilization (IVF)

Question 5

ART

Involves the direct injection of a single sperm into each egg to achieve fertilization.

Answer 5

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Question 6

ART

Embryos are generated through the process of IVF or ICSI and then one or two cells are removed from the embryo and are screened for a genetic condition.

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

Question 7

Cessation of ovulation and menstruation
Usually occurs between the ages of 46 and 54 (after about 500 menstrual cycles)
Ovaries lose their responsiveness to FSH and LH

Answer 7

Menopause

Question 8

Deliberate prevention of pregnancy

Answer 8

Contraception

Question 9

Types of Contraception

Often called the rhythm method or natural family planning of birth control

Answer 9

Temporary Abstinence

Question 10

Types of Contraception

Examples used in this method are condoms (for males) and diaphragms (for females)

Answer 10

Barrier Method

Question 11

Types of Contraception

Used to regulate hormones to control birth

Answer 11

Hormonal Contraceptives

This should be prescribed as it can cause infertility

Question 12

Types of Hormonal Contraceptives

Combination of synthetic estrogen and progestin that stops the release of GnRH that prevents the release of FSH and LH

Taken orally

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Birth Control Pills

Question 13

Types of Hormonal Contraceptives

Combination of BCP taken within 3 days after unprotected intercourse. Prevents fertilization or implantation

Answer 13

“Morning after” pills

Question 14

Types of Contraception

Permanent prevention of gamete production or release

Tubal ligation (for females)
Vasectomy (for males)

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Sterilization

Question 15

Cuts and ties off each vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the urethra

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Vasectomy

Question 16

Involves sealing shut or tying off a section of each oviduct to prevent eggs from travelling into the uterus

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Tubal ligation

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Benefits of contraceptions

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• Helps plan pregnancy
• Decreases the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers
• Medication for other hormonal problems

Question 18

Harmful effects of hormonal contraceptives

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• Prolonged use causes hormonal imbalance
• Combination pills may cause cardiovascular diseases, stroke

Question 19

Termination of pregnancy in progress

Answer 19

Abortion

Question 20

Types of Abortion

An example of this is miscarriage

Answer 20

Spontaneous abortion

Question 21

Types of Abortion

Drugs/medication taken within first 7 weeks of fetus (if it’s taken after 7 weeks, abortion might not occur but fetus will have a lot of complications)

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Non-surgical abortion

Question 22

Types of Abortion

Can cause severe complications. Process of removing a fetus directly from the womb

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Surgical