HTHSCI 1H06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Norethisterone, Chemical Castration, Nudge Nudge
5 Mar 2016
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Gestation: development of the fertilized egg they work to keep the fertilized egg from implanting in the endometrium e. g. , morning after pills and intrauterine devices (iuds) They cause the termination of an established pregnancy e. g. , mifepristone (ru 486) = antiprogestrone agent [so uterine contraction continue to occur] >a way to stop the male species from making viable sperm: there are no ways! Bc if sperm production is turned off, then so is sex drive. > a way to stop transport of viable sperm: vasectomy [ take the vas deferens, cut them and burn the openings] >a way to stop depositing of sperm in the vagina: condoms or coitus interruption [pull out method] >a way to stop survival of sperm in the vagina: spermicides [i. e acidic to kill the sperm] >a way to stop movement of sperm to the uterine tube: cervical caps, diaphragm. >a way to stop the production of viable oocytes: oral contraceptives [oc]
