HLTH 342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Basal Body Temperature, Natural Family Planning, Failure Rate
2 Nov 2017
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Round piece of white plastic foam inserted into vagina prior to. Dome-shaped rubber cup that must be fitted by a health professional and. Needs to be used with a spermicide. How it works fits snugly over the cervical opening. Failure rate in typical use ranges from 18 to 36% Regained popularity to prevent transmission of hiv/aids and stis. Prevents the passage of sperm and disease-carrying microorganisms. Rolled onto the entire penis once erection is achieved, . Leaving room at the tip of the penis for semen. Readily available; do not affect production of hormones, ova, or sperm; relatively free of side effects; offer protection against sexually transmitted infections. Provide some protection from pregnancy and many stis. Man removes the penis from the vagina before ejaculating. 3rd most common method used among college students (behind ocps and condoms) Prediction of ovulation by tracking menstrual cycles. Assumes ovulation occurs 14 days prior to menstruation.
