Contraception (Part 1)

Question 1

Diaphragm/Cap

Answer 1

• dome shaped latex/silicon that covers the cervix

- inserted into the Vagina + spermicidal gel cream (kills Sperms)

Question 2

Advantages of Diaphragm/Cap

Answer 2

• 92% effective if used correctly
• reusable
• can be inserted a few hours before sex (doesn’t interrupt Sex)
• protects against some STI’s

Question 3

Disadvantages of Diaphragm/Cap

Answer 3

• women can have difficulty using them

- can cause UTI (cystitis)

Question 4

Combined Pill

Answer 4

• contains hormones to prevent pregnancy

Question 5

Advantages of Combined Pill

Answer 5

• may help protect against some Cancers
• help women with painful/heavy periods
• does not interrupt sex
• 99% effective if used correctly

Question 6

Disadvantages of Combined Pill

Answer 6

• Needs to be taken regularly at the same time of day
• women can become pregnant if she forgets to take it
• side effects - mood swings, headaches, blood pressure, depression (etc)

Question 7

Progesterone- only pill

Answer 7

• contains only progesterone hormone which prevents pregnancy

Question 8

Advantages of Progesterone pill

Answer 8

• 99% effective
• women who cannot take oestrogen can use it
• does not interrupt sex

Question 9

Disadvantages of Progesterone Pill

Answer 9

• taken every day within a 3 hour period
• side effects - spot-prone skin, tender breasts and irregular periods
• woman can still become pregnant if she forgets to take it