Contraceptives 101

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Across
  1. 3. Produces up to 3 years of infertility
  2. 4. Method including the choices or behaviors of an individual to prevent pregnancy
  3. 9. Permanent method of birth control
  4. 10. Short-acting hormonal method that must be replaced weekly
  5. 11. Considered permanent sterilization of female
  6. 12. Individual chooses not to participate in sexual intercourse
  7. 13. Considered permanent sterilization of male
  8. 14. Silicone dome fitted by doctor
Down
  1. 1. Used in conjunction with diaphragms & sponges
  2. 2. Method preventing sperm from reaching the egg. Examples include condoms
  3. 5. Can be used as a means of contraception during the first 6 months postpartum
  4. 6. Female & male versions that also protect against STIs
  5. 7. Requires control by the male; also known as the "pull-out method"
  6. 8. Hormonal contraceptive taken daily