Contraception

Question 1

How do Oral Contraceptives work?

Answer 1

Pill contains hormones to inhibit FSH to eggs do not mature (hormonal method)

Question 2

State the pros and cons of Oral contraceptives

Answer 2

Pros - easy to self-administer, short term effects, easily reversible, reliable
Cons - mild side-effects, can be missed and lead to conception, does not prevent STIs

Question 3

How to Injection, Implant or Skin Patch Contraceptives work?

Answer 3

Contains Progesterone to be slowly released and inhibit the release of another egg (hormonal)

Question 4

State the pros and cons of Injection, Implant or Skin Patch Contraceptives

Answer 4

Pros - routine administration by a GP, little to no aftercare or maintenance, reliable
Cons - can take time to be reverse, does not prevent STIs

Question 5

How do Condoms and Diaphragm Contraceptives work?

Answer 5

Creates a physical barrier that prevent sperm from reaching and fertilising the egg (non-hormonal)

Question 6

State the pros and cons of Condoms and Diaphragm Contraceptives

Answer 6

Pros - easy to use, short term effects, very reliable, provides protection from STIs
Cons - can fail

Question 7

How do Intrauterine Devices work?

Answer 7

Attached to the uterus and release hormones of prevent implantation of embryo (hormonal)

Question 8

State the pros and cons of Intrauterine Devices

Answer 8

Pros - requires little to no aftercare or maintenance, very reliable
Cons - may take some time for effects to be reversed, does not prevent STIs

Question 9

How do Spermicidal Agents work?

Answer 9

Contains chemical to kill or immobilize sperm cells (non-hormonal)