contraception

Question 1

what are the two types of contraceptives

Answer 1

• barrier contraceptives, e.g. condoms
• hormonal contraceptives

Question 2

what is a hormonal contraceptive

Answer 2

a contraceptive that increases the concentration of various reproductive hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) in the blood, which prevents the maturation of the egg and ovulation

Question 3

main types of hormonal contraceptives

Answer 3

• combined contraceptive pills (progesterone and oestrogen)
• progesterone only pills

Question 4

examples of hormonal contraceptives that release hormones slowly overtime

Answer 4

• intrauterine system (IUD)
• implants (slowly releases progesterone)
• injection (slowly releases progesterone)
• contraceptive patch (slowly releases oestrogen and progesterone)

Question 5

what is intrauterine system (IUD)

Answer 5

• the IUD is made of plastic with a copper coil
• the copper alters the cervical mucus which makes sperm more difficult to survive

Question 6

permanent method of contraception

Answer 6

sterilisation (surgical operation which permanently prevents pregnancy)