Chapter 20 - Contraception

Question 1

Rank contraception methods from most reliable to least reliable

Answer 1

1. Vasectomy, female sterilisation, intrauterine device, implant
2. Breast feeding, injection, pill, ring
3. Diaphragm, condoms, withdrawal, cervical cap
4. Natural planning, spermicides

Question 2

What is drug RU486?

Answer 2

A drug that blocks the effect of progesterone, the hormone responsible for maintaining the pregnancy

Question 3

Name 4 types of contraception and what they do

Answer 3

1. Natural planning
   Planning around the woman’s ovarian and menstrual cycles.
2. Vasectomy
   Sterilisation of the male’s repro organs
3. Condoms
   Plastic covering that blocks excessive spreading of semen
4. NuvaRing
   Hormonal regulator that prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.