Contraception

Question 1

Combined pill

Answer 1

Both hormones oestrogen and progesterone
By taking it every day, enough oestrogen builds up in the female body to inhibit the production of FSH so that no eggs mature

Question 2

Progesterone only pill

Answer 2

Stimulates the production of thick, sticky mucus, which is very difficult for any sperm to penetrate.
Inhibits the release of FSH, so that eggs don’t mature.
Just as effective as the combined pill but with fewer side effe

Question 3

Contraceptive patch

Answer 3

The woman places the small contraceptive patch onto the skin, which only has to be changed once a week.
This steadily releases progesterone

Question 4

Contraceptive injections

Answer 4

The contraceptive injection contains progesterone and can last up to three months.

Question 5

Contraceptive implant

Answer 5

The contraceptive implant, which can last for 3 years, is inserted under the skin (normally in an arm) and continuously releases a small amount of progesterone

Question 6

IUD’s

Answer 6

This is also known as the coil.
They are small t-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus.
They work by preventing implantation of an embryo (fertilised egg).
Some intrauterine devices also release progesterone.

Question 7

Diaphragm

Answer 7

A diaphragm is a shallow plastic cup, which is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse and sits at the entrance to the uterus.
It is designed to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
It can also be covered in a spermicide to kill the sperm

Question 8

Condoms

Answer 8

Often contain spermicide
Prevent the sperm from reaching the uterus

Question 9

Timing

Answer 9

Since a female’s body temperature usually rises during ovulation, some women choose to avoid sexual intercourse on days when they know (or feel) that they are ovulating.
However, sperm can last up to six days inside the woman’s body, so this is not a very reliable or effective method of contraception

Question 10

Men sterilisation

Answer 10

For a man, this involves having the sperm ducts) cut so that the sperm are not released on ejaculation.Permanent procedure

Question 11

Sterilisation women

Answer 11

For a woman, this involves having the fallopian tubes cut so that an egg cannot reach the uterus.Permanent procedure