GEE13 - LESSON 2: Family Planning; Methods & Ethics

Family Planning

It is the process of making informed decisions about pregnancy prevention and childbearing based on health, ethics, and family goals.

Contraceptive Methods

It is the collection of techniques used to prevent pregnancy by altering reproductive processes.

Suppressing Generative Functions

It is the use of interventions that inhibit normal reproductive activity through chemical or hormonal means.

Preventing Sperm-Egg Contact

It is the use of physical or surgical barriers to stop male reproductive cells from reaching the female reproductive cell.

Preventing Implantation

It is the process of stopping a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterine lining.

Hormonal Contraception

It is the use of synthetic hormones to stop the release of eggs from the ovaries.

Spermicides

It is the use of chemical substances placed in the vagina to destroy male reproductive cells.

IUD

It is the placement of artificial structures in the uterus to create conditions hostile to fertilization or implantation.

Breastfeeding

It is the natural suppression of fertility through hormone stimulation during exclusive nursing.

Surgical Castration

It is the permanent elimination of fertility through removal of reproductive organs.

Vasectomy

It is the surgical interruption of sperm transport by cutting the vas deferens.

Tubal Ligation

It is the surgical blocking of the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization.

Condoms

It is the use of a physical sheath to collect semen and reduce sperm transfer.

Diaphragm And Cervical Cap

It is the use of fitted devices to cover the cervical opening and block sperm entry.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk Reduction

It is the partial lowering of infection transmission through barrier use without total protection.

Coitus Interruptus

It is the withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation to reduce the chance of pregnancy.

Hormonal Abortifacients

It is the use of hormones that alter the uterine lining to prevent embryo attachment.

Risks Of Contraception

It is the range of possible negative physical, psychological, and ethical effects associated with pregnancy prevention methods.

Physical Problems

It is the occurrence of bodily complications such as surgical injury, infections, or systemic side effects.

Psychological Issues

It is the development of emotional or mental health concerns linked to contraceptive use.

Moral And Ethical Concerns

It is the conflict with values related to human dignity, sexuality, and responsibility.

Blood Clot Risk

It is the increased chance of dangerous clot formation linked to hormone-based methods.

Hormonal Side Effects

It is the occurrence of adverse conditions affecting weight, mood, cardiovascular health, and sexual desire.

Moral And Relational Impact

It is the effect on attitudes toward intimacy, responsibility, and the value of children.

Marital Act Integrity

It is the preservation of openness to life within spousal intimacy.

Sexual Permissiveness

It is the increase in casual or irresponsible sexual behavior due to perceived protection.

Natural Family Planning

It is a fertility awareness approach based on observing biological indicators of reproductive cycles.

Calendar Method

It is a fertility awareness approach that estimates fertile and infertile days by tracking menstrual cycle lengths over several months.

Basal Body Temperature Method

It is a fertility awareness technique that identifies ovulation by monitoring daily resting temperature changes.

Cervical Mucus Method

It is a fertility awareness practice that determines fertile periods by observing changes in cervical fluid consistency and appearance.

Fertility Observation

It is the systematic tracking of bodily signs to identify fertile and infertile phases.

Periodic Abstinence

It is the intentional avoidance of intercourse during fertile days.

Strengthening Marriage

It is the development of deeper communication, cooperation, and mutual respect between partners.

Safety And Health

It is the absence of medical side effects due to noninvasive fertility management.

Respect For Natural Systems

It is the avoidance of interference with normal reproductive functions.

Effectiveness And Reversibility

It is the ability to reliably space pregnancies while allowing full restoration of fertility.