B3.2.4 Contolling Reproduction Flashcards
1
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2 Types of contraception:
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- Non-hormonal
- Hormonal
2
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Non hormonal contraception
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- Barrier methods to prevent sperm contacting egg
- or physical devices that release chemical compounds that kill sperm cells (spermicides) or prevent implantation of fertilised egg
3
Q
Hormonal contraception
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Use hormones to disrupt normal female reproductive cycle
4
Q
Condom
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- non-hormonal
- placed over penis or inside vagina.
- prevents sperm entering vagina
- can prevent spread of STIs
5
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Diaphragm or cervical cap
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- non-hormonal
- inserted into vagina to cover cervix
- Prevents sperm cells from entering uterus
- Removed after 6+ hours after sex
- Not effective unless used in combination with Spermicide
6
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Intrauterine device (IUD, coil)
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NON HORMONAL
- inserted into uterus
- releases copper which prevents sperm surviving in uterus and Fallopian tubes
- can prevent implantation of fertilised ovum
- remains effective for 5-10 years
7
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combined pill- oestrogen & progesterone pill
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- hormonal
- prevents ovulation
- thickens mucus from cervix, stopping sperm from reaching an ovum
- prevents implantation of fertilised egg into uterus wall
- taken daily for 21 day of menstrual cycle
8
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Progesterone pill
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HORMONAL
- thickens mucus from cervix, stopping sperm from reaching ovum
- thins lining of uterus preventing implantation and sometimes ovulation
- must be taken around same time every day
9
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Intrauterine system. (IUS, hormonal, coil)
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HORMONAL
- inserted into uterus
- same effects on body as progesterone only pill
- remains effective for 3-5 years
10
Q
How effective are different types of contraception?
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- No contraception is 100% effective
- hormonal + IUD = most effective
