Contraception

Question 0

Which methods prevent contraception by default?

Answer 0

IUCD
Progesterone injections
Sterilisation

Question 1

Which types of contraception require ongoing action by the individual?

Answer 1

Oral contraception
Barrier methods
Oral emergency contraception

Question 2

Which two hormones are present in the combined oral contraception pill

Answer 2

Oestrogen

Progestogen (artificially made which is similar to progesterone)

Question 3

Give an example of a combined oral contraceptive

Answer 3

Drospirenone

Question 4

How does oestrogen work as a contraceptive?

Answer 4

Acts on
anterior pituitary and hypothalamus
Directly on the ovary
On the endometrium

Oestrogen level reaches above physiological level therefore body thinks you’re pregnant –> LH and FSH decreases so no ovulation

Question 5

How does progestogen act as a contraceptive?

Answer 5

On anterior pituitary and hypothalamus
Directly on the ovary
On the endometrium –>stops proliferation so end layer of uterus is thin
Relaxation of uterine tubes
Thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from getting in

Question 6

Give an example of a progesterone only contraceptive method

Answer 6

Implants - Implanon and Norplant

Hormone releasing IUCD - release progesterone

Question 7

Under dependent methods of progesterone only contraceptive

Answer 7

Progesterone only pills such as cerazette (desogestrel)

Question 8

How do IUCDs - copper bearing intrauterine contraceptive work?

Answer 8

Destroying spermatozoa
Preventing implantation
Cause endometrium to be slightly inflamed