Contraception Flashcards

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What are the four hormone based contraceptives?

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Pill, Patch, Implant, Injection

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What are Hormone-based Contraceptive methods?

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Synthetic hormones that usually consist of either progesterone, oestrogen or both

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What are the advantages of Hormone based contraceptive methods?

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Contraceptive implants can last up to three years

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What are the disadvantages of Hormone-based methods?

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Women must take the pill regularly if they don’t their bodys hormone can take over quickly which can result in an egg being released or an unexpected baby

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What are Chemical contraceptive methods?

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Spermicides which are a birth control that stops sperm from reaching an egg. It is placed in the vagina to prevent pregnancy

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What are the advantages of chemical contraceptive methods?

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They are readily available

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What are the disadvantages of chemical contraceptive methods?

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Not very effective at preventing pregnancy

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What are the Barrier contraceptive methods?

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Diaphragm: a form of birth control that is a shallow cup made of soft silicone, Condoms: thin pouches that cover the penis during sex and collect semen

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What are the advantages of Barrier contraceptive methods?

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No side effects and you don’t need medical advice, protection against STDs

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What are the disadvantages of barrier methods?

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Can get damaged and let semen through

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