Birth Control Pills Flashcards

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1
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What types of hormones are in the pills

A

Progesterone and oestrogen

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What does oestrogen do

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Stops the menstrual cycle by preventing FSH from being realised shock prevents the maturing of eggs

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3
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Side affects of contraceptives

A

Irregular menstrual bleeding, nausea, headaches, mood changes

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4
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What do birth control pills do

A

Change the way the body works and prevents pregnancy

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