Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Example of non hormonal contraception
A
Barrier methods
Intrauterine devices
Spermicides
Abstinence
Surgical steralisation
2
Q
Example of hormonal contraception methods
A
Oral methods
Injection
Implant
Skin patch
3
Q
How does oral contraception work?
A
Inhibits FSH production so that no eggs mature
4
Q
How does injection, implant or skin patch contraception work?
A
Slowly release progesterone to inhibit the maturation and release of eggs
5
Q
How do copper coils and intrauterine devices work?
A
Prevent the implantation of an embryo in to the uterus linind
6
Q
How do spermicides work?
A
Kill or disable sperm
7
Q
Give two example of surgical methods of sterilisation?
A
Hysterectomy
Vasectomy
