Chapter 10

Question 1

Coitus interruptus

Answer 1

A method of contraception in which the penis is withdrawn from the vagina before ejaculation. Also known as the withdrawal method

Question 2

Condom

Answer 2

A sheath made of animal membrane or latex that covers the penis and serves as a barrier to sperm

Question 3

Oral contraceptive

Answer 3

A contraceptive consisting of sex hormones and taken by mouth

Question 4

Combination pill

Answer 4

A birth-control that contains estrogen and progesterone

Question 5

Oral contraceptive

Answer 5

A contraceptive consisting of sex hormones and taken by mouth

Question 6

combination pill

Answer 6

A birth-control pill that contains estrogen and progesterone

Question 7

mini-pill

Answer 7

A birth-control pill that contains progesterone only

Question 8

Intrauterine contraceptive device

Answer 8

An object inserted into the uterus and left in to prevent conception

Question 9

diaphragm

Answer 9

A rubber cup or dome, fitted o the contour of a woman’s vagina coated with a spermicide and inserted before coitus to parent conception

Question 10

calendar method

Answer 10

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10-12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation

Question 11

basal body temperature method

Answer 11

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on the prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temp over the menstrual cycle

Question 12

ovulation method

Answer 12

tracks fertility that tracks the viscosity cervical mucus.

Question 13

Viscosity

Answer 13

Stickiness, consistency

Question 14

Peak days

Answer 14

The days during the menstrual cycles during which a woman is most likely to be fertile

Question 15

Calendar method

Answer 15

A fertility awareness (rhythm) method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10 to 12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation

Question 16

Basal Body temperature (BBT) method

Answer 16

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature over the menstrual cycle.

Question 17

Ovulation method

Answer 17

A fertility awareness method that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles, typically for a 10-12 month period, and assuming that ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation

Question 18

basal body temperature method

Answer 18

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the woman’s temperature over the menstrual cycle

Question 19

ovulation method

Answer 19

A fertility awareness method of contraception that relies on prediction of ovulation by tracking the viscosity of cervical mucus

Question 20

viscosity

Answer 20

Stickiness, consistency

Question 21

peak days

Answer 21

The days during the menstrual cycles during which a woman is most likely to be fertile

Question 22

sterilization

Answer 22

Surgical procedures that render people incapable of reproduction without affecting sexual activity

Question 23

vasectomy

Answer 23

The surgical method of male sterilization in which sperm are prevented from reaching the urethra by cutting each vas deferens and tying it back or cauterizing it.

Question 24

Vavovasotomy

Answer 24

The surgical reversal of vasectomy in which the cut or cauterized ends of the vas deferns are sewn together.

Question 25

Tubal sterilization

Answer 25

The method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically blocked; also called tubal ligation

Question 26

mini-laparotomy

Answer 26

A kind of tubal sterilization in which an incision is made in the abdomen to access the fallopian tubes

Question 27

laparoscopy

Answer 27

Tubal sterilization by means of laparoscopy, which is inserted through a small incision just below the navel and used to cauterize, cut, or clamp the Fallopian tubes

Question 28

Culpotomy

Answer 28

A kind of tubal sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are approached through an incision in the back wall of the vagina

Question 29

hysterectomy

Answer 29

Surgical removal of the uterus

Question 30

Vacuum aspiration

Answer 30

Removal of the uterine contents by suction; an abortion method used early in pregnancy

Question 31

D&C

Answer 31

Abbreviation for dialation and curettage, an operation in which the cervix is dilated and uterine contents are then gently scraped away

Question 32

D&E

Answer 32

Abbreviation for dilation and evacuation, an abortion method in which the cervix is dilated before vacuum aspiration

Question 33

Intra-amniotic infusion

Answer 33

An abortion method in which a substance injected into the amniotic sac to induce premature labor also called instillation

Question 34

Hysterotomy

Answer 34

Abortion of the fetus by Cesarean section