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Health Class - Methods of Birth Control
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Medical
11th Grade
11/30/2011

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Term
IUD (Intra-Uterine Device)
Definition
device inserted in uterus and left for up to six days

disrupts chemistry of uterus and prevents pregnancy

98-99% effective
Term
Depo-Provera
Definition
Injection given every 3 months

slowly releases hormones to prevent ovulation

99% effective
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Covered in spermicidal jelly and placed in vagina less than two hours before sex and left six hours after sex

kills sperm and prevents sperm from entering cervix

74-84% effective
Term
Condom
Definition
covers penis

prevents sperm from entering vagina

percent effectiveness: mid to high 90s for adults, low 80s for teens
Term
Cervical Cap
Definition
covers cervix and prevents sperm from entering - needs spermicidal jelly, leave in 6 hrs after sex

74-84% effective
Term
Implanton Rod
Definition
Rod is inserted under skin and left for 3 years

The rod slowly releases hormones

99% effective
Term
Tubal Ligation
Definition
permanent female sterilization

the Fallopian tubes are tied off and cut apart

99.5% effective
Term
Vasectomy
Definition
permanent male sterilization

the vas deferentia are closed

99.9% effective
Term
Ortho Evra Patch
Definition
A patch placed on the skin; changed every week for 3 weeks; one month's worth of birth control

releases hormones that prevent ovulation

98% effective
Term
NuvaRing
Definition
prescribed by doctor; inserted into vagina and left for 3 weeks

releases hormones that prevent ovulation

98% effective
Term
The Pill
Definition
a pill is taken every day in order to prevent pregnancy

The pill causes the body to think it is pregnant. Ovulation stops, and increased cervical mucus prevents fertilization.

92-99.7% effective
Term
The Sponge
Definition
placed in the vagina after intercourse

absorbs and kills sperm

84-91%
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