CONTRACEPTION SEM2

Question 1

what is the main difference between contraception and sterilisation

Answer 1

contraception is reversible, sterilisation is not

Question 2

what is fecundity

Answer 2

measure of capacity to conceive and have a live birth

Question 3

what is a vasectomy

Answer 3

the removal of a part of the vas deferens

Question 4

what does the vasectomy prevent from occurring

Answer 4

blocks the passage of sperm from being released (sperm production does not cease)

Question 5

what is tube ligation

Answer 5

ligation of oviduct using clip or removal of tube

Question 6

what is the barrier method of contraception

Answer 6

methods that physically or chemically block sperm from reaching an egg

Question 7

what do hormonal methods target in the body

Answer 7

exploit the hypothalamic pituitary axis to prevent ovulation or spermatogenesis

Question 8

what are the 2 main types of oral contraceptives

Answer 8

-combined oral contraceptive pill
-progesterone only pill

Question 9

what are the effects of the combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer 9

-progesterone suppresses ovulation through negative and anti-positive feedback
-progesterone suppresses sperm penetration by thickening cervical mucus
-progesterone alters endometrial receptivity
-primary mechanism of anovulation

Question 10

what are the effects of the progesterone only pill

Answer 10

-low doses of progesterone
-effects cervical mucus in endometrium

Question 11

what is the primary and secondary effects of the hormonal implant

Answer 11

1)inhibit ovulation
2)effects cervical mucus and endometrium