BPK 140 Lecture Notes - Cervical Cap, Cervix, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
15 Aug 2013
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Conception-the merging of a sperm with an ovum. Sperm: testes epididymis vas deferens urethra vagina uterus fallopian tubes. Women are born with their lifetime supply of ova, one is released each cycle during ovulation. If fertilized, the egg will divide to form a mass of cells, which will later implant into the endometrium (lining of the uterus) = implantation. After about 8 weeks, the embryo is known as a fetus. Factors to consider when choosing birth control methods: cost, active vs. Passive method: effectiveness, accessibility, safety/risks, your lifestyle, reversibility, protection from stis, relationship situation. Abstinence-voluntary refrainment from sexual activities that include vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. Outercourse-sexual activities such as kissing, hugging, sensual touching, and mutual masturbation. Nearly 100% effective but pregnancy is possible if there is genital contact. Some stis can be transmitted through skin to skin contact even who no bodily fluids are exchanged. Coitus interruptus (aka pulling out")-the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
