Chapter 12

Question 1

Oral contraception

Contraceptive pill. Contains hormones to inhibit FSH production = eggs don’t mature.

Answer 1

PROS:
99% effective 
Reduces risk of some cancers
CONS:
Side effects eg. Nausea

Question 2

Progesterone
Injection, implant or skin implant.
Slow release to stop eggs maturing and being released.

Answer 2

PROS:
Doesn’t need to be taken daily, less likely to be forgotten
CONS:
Less effective than the pill

Question 3

Barrier method
Condom, diaphragm.
Prevents sperm reaching the egg.

Answer 3

PROS:
98% effective (when used effectively)
Prevents STIs
CONS:
Can break/be used incorrectly

Question 4

Spermicide

Kills or disables sperm.

Answer 4

PROS:
Increases effectiveness of some barriers
CONS:
Can’t be used on its own

Question 5

Sterilisation

Undergoing surgery.

Answer 5

PROS:
Permanently stops pregnancy
CONS:
Risks from surgery
Expensive to reverse

Question 6

IUD

Implant into the uterus. Prevents fertilised eggs implanting into the wall or release hormones.

Answer 6

PROS:
Long lasting but can be reversed
CONS:
Small risk of infection or uterus damage when IUD is implanted