Chapter 5

Question 1

Contraception

Answer 1

The process of preventing sperm cells from fertilizing an ovum

Question 2

Conception

Answer 2

The moment a single sperm cell penetrates the wall of an ovum and the sperm’s and ovum’s DNA fuse together

Question 3

Pregnancy

Answer 3

The period of growth of the embryo and fetus in the uterus

Question 4

Selective abstinence

Answer 4

Choosing to engage in or avoids certain behaviors on the basis of their risks of STIs or pregnancy

Question 5

celibacy

Answer 5

Choosing to forego all sexual activity

Question 6

Outercourse

Answer 6

A form of abstinence in which a couple chooses to engage only in sexual behaviors that are unlikely to result in pregnancy or infection and to avoid all others, such as vaginal or anal intercourse and oral sex

Question 7

Male condom

Answer 7

A thin sheath of latex (rubber) polyurethane (plastic) or animal tissue that is placed over an erect penis prior to and during intercourse

Question 8

Female condom

Answer 8

A tube or pouch of thin polyurethane with a flexible ring at each end

One end is sewed and the other is open

The condom is inserted into the vagina to protect against pregnancy and the transmission of STIs

Question 9

Withdrawal method

Answer 9

Removing the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation— a usually unreliable method of contraception

Also called coitus interruptus and pulling out

Question 10

Oral contraceptives

Answer 10

Tablets containing female hormones that are ingested every day

They constitute the most popular reversible contraception method used by women in the USA

Birth control pills

Question 11

Combination pill

Answer 11

An oral contraceptive containing a combination of estrogen and progestin

Question 12

Minipill

Answer 12

An oral contraceptive containing progestin only

Question 13

Amenorrhea

Answer 13

Cessation of a woman’s period

Question 14

Depo-Provera

Answer 14

A hormonal contraceptive in the form of an injection that provides 90 days of protection from conception

Question 15

Contraceptive patch

Answer 15

A stick-on patch that delivers a precise dose of two hormones into a woman’s body through the skin, preventing ovulation

Question 16

Contraceptive ring

Answer 16

A colorless, flexible, transparent silicone ring about 2 inches in diameter that is inserted into the vagina and releases a continuous, low dose of estrogen- and progestin- like hormones into the bloodstream

Question 17

Emergency contraception (EC)

Answer 17

Hormonal contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy after an unprotected act of intercourse; also know as the “morning-after” pill

Question 18

Barrier method

Answer 18

Any contraceptive method that protects against pregnancy by preventing live sperm from entering the woman’s reproductive tract

Question 19

Diaphragm

Answer 19

A flexible ring of latex or silicone inserted into the vagina that impedes conceptions by preventing sperm from getting past the cervix

Question 20

Cervical cap

Answer 20

A device similar in function to the diaphragm that fits more snugly over the cervix

Question 21

Spermicide

Answer 21

Any substance containing a chemical (most commonly minoxidil-9) that kills sperm cells, thereby preventing them from fertilizing an egg

Question 22

Fertility awareness

Answer 22

A method of contraception based on ovulation prediction and the viability of sperm

Intercourse is timed to avoid fertile days or a barrier method is used during those days

Question 23

Standard days method

Answer 23

A fertility awareness technique for tracking fertile and infertile days during a woman’s menstrual cycle

Question 24

Two day method

Answer 24

A fertility awareness technique that relies on careful observation of secretions from the cervix to predict ovulation

Question 25

Symptothermal method

Answer 25

A fertility awareness method based on monitoring a woman’s cervical secretions and internal body temperature upon awakening in the morning

Question 26

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Answer 26

A small plastic device in the shape of a T that is inserted by a doctor into the uterus through the cervix, via the vagina Remain in place for 3-10 years during which time pregnancy is effectively prevented

Question 27

Sterilization

Answer 27

Any surgical alterations that prevents the emission of sperm or eggs Also referred to as voluntary surgical contraception

Question 28

Tubal ligation

Answer 28

A permanent method of contraception involving tying, cutting, clipping, or otherwise blocking the Fallopian tubes to prevent passage of an ovum

Question 29

Vasectomy

Answer 29

Cutting and tying off or sealing each vas deferens so that sperm produced by the testicles can no longer mix with semen in the ejaculate

Question 30

Laparoscopy

Answer 30

A surgical procedure in which a tube with a tube camera and light is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen

Question 31

Surgical contraceptives

Answer 31

Tubal procedure | Vasectomy

Question 32

Hormonal contraceptives

Answer 32

``` Oral (pills) Implant Injection (Depo) Ring (Nuva) Patch Plan B ```

Question 33

Barriers types

Answer 33

``` Diaphragm Cap Sponge Spermicides Condom ```

Question 34

Hormonal implant

Answer 34

A small tube that is implanted under the skin of a woman’s upper arm and releases hormones slowly preventing ovulation