HSCI 120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Toxic Shock Syndrome, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cap
11 Dec 2016
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Infanticide ( family planning -spacing and # of children a woman will have) 1892(crime-corrupts morals) women are discouraged to ask for illegal information. No national policy or family program regarding contraception. She cant get pregnant the first time she has sex with a guy. Can"t get pregnant if she douches (flush out inner vag with liquid) after sex. Cant if she has sex standing up/on top. Without contraception, 85% chance of getting preg. Reduce risk of chronic pelvic pain/ ovarian cancer. Increase risk in breast cancer, weight gain Last for about 5years,reduce risk of endometrial cancer, no side effects. Increase risk of toxic shock syndrome (bacterial infection) Less effective in parous women than nulliparous. Spermicides (should be paired with barrier, kill sperm, risk of sti, Used to deny reproductive autonomy for the most disadvantaged members of society. Limited to when they can have sex. Acquire regular menstruation and deep understanding of cycle.
