Contraception

Question 1

What is contraception?

Answer 1

The intention of prevention of conception by natural or artificial means.

Question 2

Contraceptive pill

Answer 2

Contains synthetic oestrogen and progesterone that inhibit FSH and LH.
Hormonal control prevents the development of the follicle.

Question 3

Morning after pill

Answer 3

Very high concentration of synthetic oestrogen and progesterone- prevent implantation of zygote.
Taken the morning after un-protected sex.

Question 4

Mini pills

Answer 4

Only contains progesterone.

Thickens cervical mucus to the point where sperm cannot get through.

Question 5

Coil-Intra Urine Device

Answer 5

Slowly releases oestrogen and progesterone and inhibits implantation.
Must touch the top of the uterus

Question 6

Vasectomy

Answer 6

Permanent method in men.

Cutting of the sperm duct.

Question 7

Hysterectomy

Answer 7

An operation to remove a women’s uterus.

Permanent method.

Question 8

Spermicide

Answer 8

Chemical contraceptive gels, foams or jellies which destroy sperm.
Most effective when used along with a barrier methods.

Question 9

Physical methods

Answer 9

Sterilisation, IUD, condom, cervical cap, diaphragm, barrier method.

Question 10

Chemical methods.

Answer 10

Pills