Contraception Flashcards
1
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Hormonal methods of contraception:
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- contraceptive pill
- contraceptive patch
- contraceptive implant
- contraceptive injection
- plastic intrauterine device
2
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Non hormonal methods of contraception:
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- spermicides
- condoms and diaphragms
- copper intrauterine device
- male and female sterilisation
- not having intercourse
3
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the contraceptive pill:
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- must be taken regularly
- contains oestrogen and progesterone - oestrogen levels are constantly high prohibiting FSH so not eggs mature
- lining stops developing and the mucus in the cervix becomes thick so sperm cannot move through
4
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contraceptive patch:
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- contains oestrogen and progesterone
- small and stuck on skin
- lasts for one week
5
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contraceptive implant:
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- releases progesterone
- prevents ovaries from releasing the egg, thickens mucus in cervix so sperm cannot swim and stops fertilised eggs embedding into the uterus
- lasts for three years
6
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contraceptive injection:
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- contains progesterone
- same effect as implant
- lasts 2-3 months
7
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plastic intrauterine device:
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- same effect as implant
- T shaped, inserted into the uterus
8
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spermicides:
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- kill or disable sperm
- 70% effective
9
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condoms or diaphragms:
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condoms - worn over penis or in vagina. Prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Risk of tearing and letting sperm through
diaphragm - plastic cup positioned over the cervix. Used with spermicide.
10
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Copper intrauterine device:
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- kills sperm in the uterus and stops fertilised embryos from embedding into uterus lining
11
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male and female sterilisation:
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cutting or tying the fallopian tubes and sperm duct. Lasts forever.
