Contraceptives Crossword

Avoiding sexual intercourse; 100% effective
Wearing a sheath of thin latex rubber on the penis during intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the vagina
Inserting a latex cup into the vagina to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus; best used with a spermicide
Hormone capsules are embedded under the skin of a woman’s upper arm which prevent ovaries from releasing eggs
Plastic or metal device (some versions release hormones) that is inserted into the uterus by a physician
Receiving a shot of synthetic hormone drug that prevents egg cells from being released
Planning not to have intercourse during the fertile period of the female’s cycle
Using pills that contain hormones that suppress the normal development and release of eggs and/or alter the uterine lining so that pregnancy cannot occur
Wearing a hormone-releasing patch on the female’s arm for three weeks out of every cycle
Inserting a hormonal, bendable ring that releases hormones into the vagina
Inserting special foam, cream or jelly into the vagina to kill the sperm before entering the uterus
Using a chemically treated sponge that fits over the opening of the cervix to prevent sperm from reaching the egg
Surgical sterilization procedure for females – cutting or tying the fallopian tubes so that the sperm and egg will not meet
Surgical sterilization procedure for males – severing the tubes that carry sperm to the penis and tying the ends