PSYC 3070 1st Edition Lecture 17Hormonal Methods- Hormonal implants: small tubes of progestin that are inserted under the skin of a woman’s upper armo Provide continuous protection against pregnancy o TFR: .05%- The Patch: a patch worn on specific areas of the body which releases estrogen and progestin directly to the skino TFR: 1-2%- The Vaginal Ring: flexible, transparent ring placed in the vagina, chic releases hormones every day for 3 weekso TFR: 1.5%Emergency Contraception: concentrated hormonal pills that can interrupt a woman’s normal hormonal patterns to protect against unplanned pregnancy in the event of unprotected intercourse or failed contraception- Available over the counter to women 17+- The most common form is Plan B and contains levonorgestreal. It must be taken within 72 hoursof intercourse- TFR: 5-25%Abortion in the 1st TrimesterMifepristone (RU486) – an oral medication that can induce spontaneous abortions/miscarriages in the first trimester of pregnancy- It must be taken within 9 weeks of the woman’s last menstrual period These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Most women abort within 2-5 hours of taking it (for some it could take a few days)Chapter 8 Reproduction- The average age at the birth of a first child for US women is 25 years of age- US society feature a cultural bias called…o Pronatalism – a belief system that promotes childbearing Based on the expectation that all typical adults want to and should have childrenPreparing the Body for Pregnancy1. Eat healthy2. Exercise3. Get efficient sleep4. Take folic acid prior to getting pregnant (to prevent birth defects)5. Stop smoking/drinking6. Control any medical conditions Untreated STIs can lead to spontaneous abortions, preterm birth, birth
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