Reproductive

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how many new mothers experience postpartum depression?

1 in 4

One in how many American couples experience infertility, which defined as the inability to conceive after trying for a year or more?

10

what is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for women who is at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant?

25 to 35 pounds

the newest emergency contraceptive pill (ECP), ella, can prevent pregnancy if taken within?

5 days after intercourse

In the US, what percentage of pregnancies that occur each year are unintended?

50%

In the US, what percentage of sexually active female college students use birth control pills?

60%

according to the FDA, women who use the Ortho Evra patch are exposed to how much more total estrogen than if they were taking a typical birth control pill?

60%

paragard is a type of?

IUD

what is meant by the perfect use failure rate of a contraceptive?

The number of pregnancies (per 100 users) that are likely to occur the first year of use when a particular contraceptive method is used consistently and correctly

in an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg usually implants in?

a fallopian tube

sterilization

a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means

vasectomy

a surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of

blood clots and hypertension

Which prenatal test involves snipping tissue from the developing fetal sac to test for various genetic conditions?

chorionic villus sampling

what is NOT a barrier contraceptive?

contraceptive patch

during pregnancy a women could increase her folic acid intake by eating?

dark leafy greens, citrus fruit, and beans

which contraceptive method involves long-acting synthetic progesterone injected intramuscularly every 3 months?

depo-provera

which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective?

depo-provera

the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called?

ectopic pregnancy

the most common birth defect in babies born to mothers who drink alcohol while pregnant is?

fetal alcohol syndrome

what is the hormone of pregnancy?

human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

by federal law when can a women have an abortion without legal restrictions?

in the first trimester

the fertilization of an egg in a nutrient medium & subsequent transfer to the mother's uterus is known as?

in vitro fertilization

a primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor

difference between surgical & medical abortions

medical are preformed without entering the uterus

the network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus

placenta

the most common cause of infertility in women is?

polycystic ovary syndrome

fertility is a person's ability to?

reproduce

what is the leading method of contraception for women of all ages?

sterilization

what is the most commonly used method of first-trimester abortion?

suction curettage

toxic chemicals, pesticides, other hazardous compounds, and radiation that cause birth defects are known as?

teratogens

which form of birth control was developed in the 19th century & was the first to be widely used by women?

the diaphragm

many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of?

the fear of a decrease in sexual preformance

besides incorrect use, what is another reason that condoms many not be effective?

they can break during intercourse

which of the following is a prenatal test used to help identify genetic abnormalities through a maternal blood test?

triple marker screen

the female sterilization method achieved by surgically cutting & cauterizing the fallopian tubes is?

tubal ligation

procedure performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive systems?

ultrasound

if a diaphragm is used consistently & correctly, it can be how effective in preventing pregnancy?

up to 94%

What is not a fertility awareness contraceptive method?

withdrawal method


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