Contraception Flashcards
What is the rhythm method?
Planning sexual intercourse around a woman’s menstrual cycle to avoid fertile time
Is the rhythm method effective?
98% effective if followed properly
Not effective if menstrual cycle changes
What are the benefits of the rhythm method?
No physical side effects
What are the cons of the rhythm method?
Takes 6 months to learn body signals
Doesn’t protect against STIs
Name 4 types of artificial methods of contraception?
Combined pill
Hormone patch
Coil
Condoms
What is the controversial barrier method called?
Morning after pill as used for abortions
Why do people use contraception?
Plan family in own time (career)
Can’t provide financially
- birth to 18 = £100,000
Genetically inherited conditions
- early death syndrome
Too young/old
What is the church of England’s attitude to contraception?
Allow pre sex barrier methods
Not against gods plan
Essence of Christianity is love
Protect woman’s health
Sex for pleasure
Small family size = better life standard
What is the Roman Catholics attitude towards contraception?
Every sexual act should be open to conception
Only allow natural methods
Artificial is wrong as it goes against gods command “be fruitful and mulitiply”
Encourages promiscuity
Name a type of natural contraception?
Rhythm method
