FRHD 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Etonogestrel, Mifepristone, Spermicide
Document Summary
Study conducted to see how many women were using contraceptives (none trying to get pregnant) 14. 9% used none. Majority of women rely on male condoms and oral contraceptives for birth control. Contraceptive use among ca teens and uni students. Majority use condom, next highest birth control and least withdrawal. Most women use oral contraceptives most men use condoms. Emergency contraception (ec) taken after unprotected sexual intercourse or when condom breaks. Not an abortion pill cannot end an established pregnancy. Prevents pregnancy by joining of sperm and egg and preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to uterine wall. Most effective when taken within 72 hours. Delivers estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation and implantation. Patch can be worn on abdomen, buttocks, upper arm or upper torso (not breasts) Contains week worth of hormones gradually released into bloodstream. Worn for 3 weeks 4th week is to allow for period.