PSYC 210 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Calendar-Based Contraceptive Methods, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, Ovarian Follicle
13 Mar 2017
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Discuss the teenage pregnancy problem in the u. s and understand the worldwide need for effective contraceptive techniques. 85/100 couples will become pregnant w/in 1 year w/out use of any contraception. Perfect use pregnancy rate typical use pregnancy rate. Explain the lactational amenorrhea method as a temporary method of birth control after childbirth. Explain how the various fertility awareness methods of contraception work. Billings method (cervical mucus or ovulation method) Compare & contrast the barrier methods of birth control & their effectiveness. It can be left for 24 hours and . Describe the various short term hormonal methods of contraception ( the pill, patch and vaginal ring), how they work, and their potential side effects. Prevent conception when used within the first few hours or days following sex. Ulipristal acetate is 65% effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Discuss the advantages of long acting reversible contraception ( iud & implants) device placed in uterus that prevents fertilization.
