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Conception Merging of egg and sperm
Spermatogenesis Process by which sperm cells are produced
Fertilization Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei
Zygote Fertilized egg
Implantation Embedding of fertilized ovum in the uterine lining
- extremely effective
- 1/1000 become pregnant in the first year of use
- reversible
Advantages of birth control pill (5)
- doesn't interrupt sexual activity
- women have less cramping, more regular periods, less chance
off tubal/ectopic pregnancies
- doesn't protect against HIV or other STI's
- has to be taken at same time everyday
Disadvantages of birth control pill
- side effects include: spotting between periods, weight
(3)
gain/loss, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, and
decreased sex drive
- safe, highly effective, estrogen-free, rapidly reversible,
convenient, practical and have a long duration of use
Advantages of intrauterine device
(2) - women who use an IUD have a lower rate of ectopic pregnancy
than women who do not use any birth control
What substance stimulates cerebral Nicotine
cortex and enhances mood
, - diaphragms with spermicide can be 92-96% effective
Advantages of diaphragm (2)
- can be inserted before sex
- some people find it inconvenient and interferes with sexual spontaneity
- a poorly fitted diaphragm may cause discomfort during sex
Disadvantages of diaphragm (4) - some women report bladder discomfort, urethral irritation, or
recurrent cystitis as a result of diaphragm use
- does not protect against STIs
- can help reduce the risk of certain STIs including syphilis,
gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
Advantages of male condom (4) - may protect against some parasites that cause urinary tract and genital
infections
- the best available defence against HIV infection
- no harmful side effects
- they do not completely protect you from STIs
Disadvantages of male condom (3) - can interfere with sexual spontaneity
- some people believe they interfere with sexual pleasure
- gives women more control in reducing their risk of pregnancy and STIs
Advantages of female condom (3) - doesn't require a prescription or medical appointment
- one size fits all
- 12 out of every 100 women using the device could expect to get
Disadvantages of female condom (2) pregnant during a six-month period
- women have complained that the condom is difficult to use
- no expense, no side effects, and no need for prescriptions or fittings
Advantages of calendar method (2)
- abstinence during fertile periods complies with the teachings of some
religions
- during times of possible fertility couples must abstain from
vaginal intercourse or use some form of contraception
Disadvantages of calendar method - conscientious planning and scheduling are essential
(4) - women with irregular cycles may not be able to rely on the calendar method
- overall effectiveness is approximately 80%
Most common sterilization Vasectomy (each vas deferens is cut and tied shut)
procedure in males
Most common sterilization Tubal ligation (suturing or tying of Fallopian tubes)
procedure in females
Infertility is the inability to conceive a child after one year of
Infertility unprotected sex (10 to 20 percent of couples have unexplained
infertility in which no cause can be demonstrated)
Artificial insemination Is the introduction of viable sperm into the vagina by artificial means
Removing ova from a woman's ovary and placing the woman's egg
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) and her mate's sperm in a laboratory dish for fertilization. (then