♦ Also called, Post coital contraception. Emergency contraception definition: Contraceptive methods that, may prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. * It is intended for emergency use following; - Unprotected intercourse,...

• Hormonal contraceptives are among the safest & most effective medications prescribed. • Hormonal contraceptives all include a progestin that prevents pregnancy by; - Suppressing ovulation (inhibiting release of LH/FSH...

1. Permanent. Intended to provide life-long, permanent, and very effective protection against pregnancy. Reversal is usually not possible. 2. Involves a physical examination and surgery. The procedure is done by...

Intra-uterine device (IUD) is The most commonly used effective and safe method among contraceptive methods.  Made of plastic material enforced with radio-opaque material.  Two nylon threads are attached...

- Male condom, female condom, diaphragm, & spermicidal are barrier methods. - Used with every act of sexual intercourse. - Need skills and communication between partners.  Mechanism of action: -...

(1) Coitus interruptus: Ejaculation outside vagina by withdrawal of male organ. (2) Coitus interfemora: Male organ is kept between the thighs. * Disadvantages; − Neurosis and anxiety. − Excitement without...

Family planning and contraception definition : Prevention of unplanned pregnancies by various methods other than abstinence. Methods of contraception: I. Physiologic methods: 1- Act methods e.g. coitus interruptus, coitus interfemora, and...

ncidence: 10 % of cases of infertility. Unexplained Infertility causes : A. Most important causes are: 1. Occult infection by chlamydia or mycoplasma. 2. Minimal endometriosis. B. Other causes are:
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  1. Artificial insemination:  Indications: A. Male causes: a) Failure of deposition of semen e.g. hypospadius. b) Oligospermia. c) Asthenospermia. B. Female causes: a) Hostile cervical mucus b) Severe...

Abnormal frequency: • Too frequent intercourse: sperms are immature (no time for maturation). • Too infrequent intercourse: not coincide with the time of ovulation. Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Definition: pain sensation on...