Topic 2 D

Question 1

Aims of contraception

Answer 1

1) prevent sperm and egg from meeting
2) prevent implication of fertilised egg into uterus

Question 2

Condom

Answer 2

-worn over penis during intercourse to prevent sperm entering vagina
-effectiveness 98%

Question 3

Condom pros

Answer 3

• The male takes responsibility for contraception
• They help to protect both partners from STI’s
• There are no medical side effects from using a condom
• Only need to use them when having sexual intercourse
• Don’t require advance planning, clinic visits or prescription
• Inexpensive
• Readily available
• Have minimal side effects

Question 4

Condom cons

Answer 4

• can easily spilt or slip off during intercourse
• the man must withdraw very soon after her ejaculates so it doesn’t spill out
• expensive it used regularly
  -some people could be allergic to the latex

Question 5

Female condom

Answer 5

95% effective
Worn inside vagina
Prevents sperm and egg from meeting
Protection against stds

Hard to use
Expensive

Question 6

Diaphragm

Answer 6

92-96% effective
Worn over cervix to stop sperm and egg from meeting
Can be put in hours before intercourse

Needs to be fitted by health professional
Needs to be used with spermicide
Less protection against stds than condoms

Question 7

Combined pill

Answer 7

99.8% effective
Stops ovaries from releasing eggs and prevents implantation
Received free from gp
Protect against cancers in ovaries
Can reduce symptoms of premenstrual tension

Does not protect from sti
Requires blood pressure to be monitored to prevent thrombosis
May cause side effects eg mood swings
Patient may forget to take tablet which can make it inneffective