artificial insemination
sperm collected and placed into female reproductive tract without intercourse, through injection
laser assisted hatching
laser thins or opens zona pellucida of embryo to implant in uterus
gamete intrafallopian transfer
egg/sperm directly placed into fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs
surrogacy
woman carries and delivers baby for another couple (may or may not use own egg)
in vitro fertilization
eggs and sperm fertilized outside body in lab, then implanted into uterus
AIDS
advanced stage of HIV where immune system is severely damaged
Herpes
viral STI causing recurrent painful blisters
syphlisis
bacterial STI with stages
clamaydia
bacterial STI, can lead to infertility
condoms
barrier method preventing sperm from entering uterus
fertility awareness methods
tracking cycle, ovulation signs, and fertile days to avoid or achieve pregnancy
IUD
small device in uterus, prevents fertilization or implantation
pill-progestin only
conatins progestin, thicken cervical mucus
pill-est and pr
prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation, remains in luteal phase, thins uterine lining
spermicide/diaphragm
chemical killing sperm, barrier covering cervix
tubal ligation
fallopian tubes cut
tubal vasectomy
vas deferens cut
LAM
breastfeeding suppresses ovulation, prevents pregnancy temporarily
