Contraception

Question 1

What is contraception?

Answer 1

• Any artificial method that people use to prevent pregnancy

Question 2

How can oestrogen and progesteron be used as contraception?

Answer 2

• Oestrogen:
• If released steadiy everday then it inhibits FSH
• Egg won’t mature so won’t release
• Progesteron:
• Stimulated build up of thick mucus at the enterance of the uterus so prevents sperm reaching egg

Question 3

The pill - method of contraception

Answer 3

• Combniation of oestrogen and progesteron
• 99% effective
• Side effects such as headaches and nauseaj

Question 4

Contraceptive patch and injection

Answer 4

• Patch:
• Lasts 1 week
• Slowly releases hormones into body
• Injection:
• Lasts 2 - 3 months

Question 5

IUD and copper IUD

Answer 5

• Lasts 3+ years
• Releases progesterone that stimulates build up of thick mucus at enterance of uterus
• Copper IUD:
• No hormones but kills sperm

Question 6

Contraceptive implant

Answer 6

• Under skin
• Lasts up to 3 years

Question 7

Non - hormonal methods of contraception

Answer 7

• Male and female condom (protect from STDs)
• Diaphragm

Question 8

Sterilisation (contraception)

Answer 8

• Cut or tie fallopean tubes
• Cut or tie sperm ducts