Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Emergency Contraception, Miscarriage, Ejaculation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Hormonal methods: combination pill (oral contraceptives) birth control pills that contain a combination of estrogen and progestin (progesterone) Failure rate the pregnancy rate occurring using a particular contraceptive method, the percentage of women who will be pregnant after a year of use. If 5 women out of 100 get pregnant, the failure rate is 5% Effectiveness 100 minus the failure rate, with the previous facts, this pill would be 95% effective. Typical failures occur because of forgetting to take pills. Provides no protection against std"s and sti"s. Can have interactions with prescription drugs (some drugs make the pill less effective) Lasts for 7 days patch is replaced each week with one patch free week: vaginal ring made of plastic and filled with the hormones as the pill, in lower doses. Ring is placed high up in the vagina and stays there for. Contraceptive sponge a method made of polyurethane that contains a spermicide and is placed over the cervix.