Women's Studies

1. Birth Control

1.1. - Definition: any method used to prevent pregnancy. - Types of Birth Control: Pills, Ring, Condom, IUD, Diaphragm, Patch, Implant, Sterilization, Emergency Contraception,

2. Abortion

2.1. - Definition: the termination of a pregnancy. - Types of Abortion: During first trimester - Methotrexate & Misoprostol, Mifepristone & Misoprostol, Manual Vacuum Aspiration. During second trimester - Dilaton & Curettage, Dilation & Evacuation, Induction Abortion. The third trimester - Induction Abortion, Dilation & Extraction.

3. Genital Mutilation

3.1. - Definition: procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other non-medical reasons. - Types of FGM: Clitoridectomy, Excision, Infibulation.

4. Sexual Assault

4.1. - Definition: any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. - Types of Sexual Assault: Child sexual abuse, acquaintance\date rape, stranger assault, incest, intimate partner sexual assault, same gender assault, sexual harassment\stalking, sexual exploitation by professionals, prostitution, drug- facilitated sexual assault, indecent exposure, gang rape, child pornography, sexual violence, FGM.