Sexual Reproduction III Flashcards
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Abortion usually is carried out within the first __ week of pregnancy.
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What is one not good reason for a person to abort her baby?
The couple is not prepared to have a baby yet.
The act of having sexual intercourse before a couple is married is known as ___.
Premarital Sex.
What are birth control methods?
Birth control methods are methods that prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, fertilisation and implantation, and can be either permanent or temporary.
What are the 5 categories for birth control methods?
Natural method, Chemical method, Mechanical method, permanent method and surgical method.
What are 2 methods under the category natural method?
Abstinence and rhythm method.
How does Abstinence prevent pregnancy?
It prevents oneself from having sexual intercourse. It prevents pregnancy.
Why is abstinence considered one of the best methods?
It is 100% safe which has not side effects.
What is rhythm method?
It is a method to not have sexual intercourse during fertile period.
What is rhythm method mode of prevention?
Fertilisation.
What are some of the pros and cons of rhythm method?
- It may not be 100% safe.
- There is still chance the woman may get pregnant.
- No cost involved.
- Not reliable.
- Need self control.
What are the 2 methods under the category of Chemical method?
Contraceptive pills and Spermicides.
How does contraceptive pill prevent pregnancy?
It contains hormones that prevents ovulation so that no eggs are released by the woman.
What are the pros and cons of contraceptive pills?
- Affordable.
- Must take daily for it to work effectively.
- can cause irregular menstrual cycle.
How does spermicides prevent pregnancy?
It contains chemicals that kill sperms. It is placed at the vagina before sex.
Where is spermicides coated too?
It is coated on condoms.
What is the mode of prevention for spermicides?
Fertilisation.
What is the pro and cons of spermicides?
It is affordable, convenient and easy to use, and hormone-free.
It does not provide protection from sexually transmitted diseases.
What are the 3 type of mechanical methods?
Condoms, Cap/Diaphragm and Intra-uterine device.
How does condom prevent fertilisation?
It prevents the deposit of sperms in vagina by placing it on the penis.
What are some reasons why people choose condoms as their mode of prevention against pregnancy and STI’s?
Because condoms are the most effective protection against STI’s, and it can be used at the time of sexual intercourse which has no side effects.
How does cap/diaphragm prevent fertlisation?
It prevents sperm from meeting the egg. It is placed at the cervix to create a physical barrier. MUST be fitted by doctor.
What is the reason why diaphragm/cap may be not the suggested choice of birth control method?
It may lead to possible risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), poorly fitted diaphragms may cause vaginal erosion, it may have high failure.
What does Intra-uterine device prevent?
It prevents implantation of the embryo on the uterine lining.
