9 Questions
What is the primary goal of contraception?
To intentionally prevent conception or pregnancy
Which type of contraception involves devices or medications that release hormones to prevent pregnancy?
Hormonal Methods
What is the term for the number of unintended pregnancies per 100 women per year?
Failure Rate
Which of the following is a common side effect of hormonal contraception?
Bleeding
What is the term for medical conditions that make a method unsuitable for a user?
Contraindications
What is the primary goal of contraception education?
To educate and counsel on contraception options and proper use
Which of the following is an example of a natural method of contraception?
Fertility awareness-based methods
What is the term for the average failure rate among users of a contraception method?
Typical Use
Which type of contraception involves a surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy?
Sterilization
Study Notes
Contraception
Definition
- Contraception: the intentional prevention of conception or pregnancy through various methods, devices, or medications
Types of Contraception
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Hormonal Methods
- Birth control pills (combined estrogen and progesterone or progesterone-only)
- Patches (transdermal patches)
- Rings (vaginal rings)
- Injections (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate)
- Implants (subdermal implants)
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Barrier Methods
- Male condoms
- Female condoms
- Diaphragms
- Cervical caps
- Spermicides
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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
- Copper IUDs
- Hormonal IUDs
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Sterilization
- Vasectomy (male sterilization)
- Tubal ligation (female sterilization)
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Natural Methods
- Fertility awareness-based methods
- Withdrawal (coitus interruptus)
- Abstinence
Effectiveness
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Failure Rates: the number of unintended pregnancies per 100 women per year
- Typical Use: average failure rate among users
- Perfect Use: failure rate among users who use the method correctly and consistently
Side Effects and Risks
- Common Side Effects: bleeding, breast tenderness, mood changes, weight gain
- Serious Risks: blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver damage
- Contraindications: medical conditions that make a method unsuitable for a user
Access and Education
- Access to Contraception: availability and affordability of contraceptive methods
- Contraception Education: education and counseling on contraception options and proper use
Contraception
Definition
- Contraception is the intentional prevention of conception or pregnancy through various methods, devices, or medications
Types of Contraception
- Hormonal methods include birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, and implants
- Barrier methods include male and female condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and spermicides
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) include copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs
- Sterilization methods include vasectomy and tubal ligation
- Natural methods include fertility awareness-based methods, withdrawal, and abstinence
Effectiveness
- Failure rates measure unintended pregnancies per 100 women per year
- Typical use refers to the average failure rate among users
- Perfect use refers to the failure rate among users who use the method correctly and consistently
Side Effects and Risks
- Common side effects of contraception include bleeding, breast tenderness, mood changes, and weight gain
- Serious risks of contraception include blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and liver damage
- Contraindications are medical conditions that make a method unsuitable for a user
Access and Education
- Access to contraception refers to the availability and affordability of contraceptive methods
- Contraception education involves education and counseling on contraception options and proper use
This quiz covers different types of contraception methods, including hormonal and barrier methods, to prevent pregnancy.
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