Psychology 2075 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Pierre Trudeau, Cervix, Ovulation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Michelle Everest

Document Summary

A combined hormonal method that contains both estrogen and progestin. Thickens cervical muscous to prevent passage of sperm through cervix. Can be obtained from drugstore of the clinic. At the clinic we carry different types. At the clinic . 00 to . 00 a package. Hormones are absorbed transdermally through the skin. Works in the same way as oral contraceptives. Canb e obtained at drugstores or the clinic. It is a soft and flexible hormonal contraceptive ring, approximately 2 inches in diameter that is inserted into the vagina. It remains in the vagina for 3 weeks then removed and discarded, another ring is inserted one week later. It slowly releases a low dose of estrogen and progestin. During the week without the ring, a women will have her period. The hormones prevent ovulation and thickens the mucus to prevent the movement of sperm. Typical effectiveness 99% when used according to label instructions. 12$ at clinic and 40$ at pharmacy.