24 - Fertility

Question 1

How does oestrogen work as contraception?

Answer 1

If the level is permanently high, FSH production stops

Question 2

How does progesterone work as contraception?

Answer 2

Stimulates production of cervical mucus

Question 3

What are the pros of the contraceptive pill?

Answer 3

Over 99% effective

Reduces risk of some cancers

Question 4

What are the cons of the contraceptive pill?

Answer 4

Isn’t 100% effective

Side effects - headaches, nasusea, irregular periods, fluid retention

Doesn’t protect against STDs

Question 5

What might happen if someone has low FSH levels?

Answer 5

Eggs do not mature and aren’t released

Question 6

What are the cons of FSH and LH injections?

Answer 6

Not 100% effective

Can be expensive

Multiple pregnancies

Question 7

What is IVF?

Answer 7

Creating an embryo in a lab then transferring it into the womb

Question 8

What’s another word for womb?

Answer 8

Uterus

Question 9

What are the cons of IVF?

Answer 9

Some may react badly to hormone injections

Reported links to cancer

Multiple births increase risk of miscarriages