Women's Health (Grace)
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- What are the various methods of birth control options available?
- abstinence, coitus interruptus, spermicides, barrier methods, male and female condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge, IUDs, hormones, vasectomy, tubal ligation
- Risk factors for coitus interruptus?
- Male may not have enough self-control. Some preejaculatory fluid containing sperm may escape penis prior to ejaculation.
- True or false? Douching after intercourse is an effective method of contraception.
- False
- Risk factors for spermicides with main ingredient N-9?
- Does not offer protection against organisms that cause gonorrhea and chlamydia, or HIV
- Risk factors for female barrier methods?
- toxic shock syndrome
- Signs of toxic shock syndrome?
- high fever, sore throat, vomiting and/or diarrhea, faintness, weakness, muscle aches, and rash
- Risk factors for male condoms?
- misplacement, risk of breakage, perineal or vaginal irritation, and dulled sensation
- Risk factors for vaginal sponge?
- allergic reactions
- Define coitus interruptus?
- withdrawal of male from female before ejaculation
- Define spermicides?
- creams, jellies, foams, vaginal film, suppositories inserted into the vagina before intercourse; destroy sperm or neutralize vaginal secretions
- Define barrier methods of contraception?
- prevent transport of sperm to ovum, immobilize sperm, or are lethal against them; used in conjunction with spermicides
- True or False? A male condom can be used with a female condom?
- False
- Define Reality female condom?
- a thin polyurethane sheath with a flexible ring at each end; available OTC; one time use; insert 8 hrs before intercourse
- Define diaphragm?
- barrier method consisting of a steel band that forms a ring and is covered with rubber
- Define cervical cap?
- cup-shaped device, used with spermicidal cream or jelly, that fits snugly over cervix and held in place by suction and by positive abdominal pressure