Contraception Flashcards
what is oral contreceptives?
the pill - contain hormones which prevent FSH
what is an advantage/disadvantage of the pill?
highly effective if taken correctley
must be taken everyday
side effects
do not protect against HIV
what does implant,skinpatch,or injection do - hormonal ?
progestorone - stops egg from maturing or being released
advantage/disadvantage of implant,skinpatch,injection?
more convinient
side effects
do not protect against HIV
what is the barrier method?
prevent the sperm from reaching the egg
advantages/disadvantages of the barrier method?
effective if used correctley
do not have side effects
slip off
more effective when used spermicide gel - kill sperm and reduce the risk of fertilisation
what is a IUD?
prevent embryo from implanting - some coil release hormones to reduce the chance of fertilisation
what are the advantages/disadvantages of IUD?
effective
very few side effects
not protect against sexually transmitted infections
what is sterilisation?
prevents the egg from reaching uterous - prevents sperm from leaving penis
advantages/disadvantages of sterrilisation?
effective
difficult to reverse
does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases
what is a natrual form of controception?
hard to tell when women has ovulated
difficult
no protection against STI
what are views on controception?
catholic church teaches - unethical apart from natrual methods
there allowed to choose which form of controception is right for them
