Contraception Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Give some features of the perfect contraceptive.
A
- 100% reliable
- 100% safe
- Non user dependent
- Unrelated to Coitus
- Visible to the woman
- No ongoing medical input
- Completely reversible within 24 hours
- No discomfort
2
Q
What is combined oral contraception?
A
It is a pill that is taken by the female which contains female hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) that will prevent pregnancy
3
Q
Where does oestrogen act?
A
- On anterior pituitary & hypothalamus
- Directly on the ovary
- On the Endometrium
4
Q
Where do progestogens act?
A
On anterior pituitary & hypothalamus Directly on the ovary On the Endometrium On the fallopian tubes On cervical mucus
