4.5.3.4 contraception Flashcards

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1
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State the 7 methods to contraception

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Hormone based contraception - The pill -
Chemical methods - copper coil -
Condom
Diaphragm
Intrauterine device
Abstinence
Surgical methods

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2
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How does ‘the pill’ work?

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Mix of oestrogen and progesterones, the pill inhabits FSH.

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3
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State an advantage to ‘the pill’

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99% of not becoming pregnant

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4
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State disadvantages to ‘the pill’

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Has side effects like nausea and it has to be taken daily, could result in an unexpected pregnancy.

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5
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How does chemical methods work in contraception?

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Spermicides kill sperm

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6
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State advantages to chemical methods - contraception

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Affordable,
Easy to use,
Non-hormonal

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7
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State disadvantages to chemical methods - contraception

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Has to be used correctly,
Has to be reapplied every time of intercourse

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8
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How do condoms work?

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Physical barrier used in intercourse - thin latex

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9
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State advantages to condoms

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Protect against STI’s and STD’s
Effective

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10
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State disadvantages to condoms

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May sometimes break
Needs lubrication

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11
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How does a diaphragm work?

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A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix.

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12
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State advantages to using a diaphragm.

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No side effects, non hormonal

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13
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State disadvantages to using a diaphragm.

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Not very reliable, may not prevent the entry of sperm if placed incorrectly.

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14
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How is an intrauterine device used?

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a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova

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15
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State an advantage of using an intrauterine device

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It is very effective as they last for 3-10 years- It contains progesterone which is slowly released to prevent uterus lining buildup

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16
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State disadvantages to using an intrauterine device

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May cause infection

17
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State how the contraceptive method abstinence works

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People are not having sex or abstain around ovulation

18
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State an advantage to abstinence - contraception

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No side effects

19
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State disadvantages to abstinence - contraception

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Not very reliable, can risk an unexpected pregnancy

20
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How do surgical methods work in contraception?

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Cutting off the ovary pathways or teste ducts.

21
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State advantages to surgical methods - contraception.

A

Very effective, slim chance of pregnancy

22
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State disadvantages of surgical methods - contraception.

A

Permanent and there is no going back

23
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What is spermicide

A

A substance that kills sperm

24
Q

What is the mini pill?

A

Contains progesterone but not oestrogen

25
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What is the combined pill?

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Contains both progesterone and oestrogen

26
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What is an implant in contraception?

A

Stops the release of an egg from the ovary by slowly releasing progesterone into the body

27
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What is the role of fallopian tubes in the vagina?

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The egg travels to the uterus here where it may be fertilised

28
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What is the role of the ovaries

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Eggs mature in these

29
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What is the role of the uterus?

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This is where the fétus develops

30
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What is the cervix?

A

Entrance to the uterus

31
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What is the role of the vagina?

A

Receives sperm

32
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What’s the role of testes

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Sperm production

33
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What is the role of the sperm duct?

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Carries sperm to urethra

34
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What is the role of the scrotum

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Keeps the testes outside of the body for maximum sperm production

35
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What is the role of the prostrate

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produce the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

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