Contraceptive Methods

Question 1

A method that Contains two
hormones (estrogen and
progestogen) which prevents the
release of eggs from the ovaries
(ovulation)

Answer 1

Combined oral contraceptives
(COCs) or “the pill

Question 2

Contains only progestogen hormone, not
estrogen. This Thickens cervical mucus to block sperm and egg from meeting and
prevents ovulation.

Answer 2

Progestogen- only pills (POPs) or
“the minipill

Question 3

Small, flexible rods or capsules placed
under the skin of the upper arm. Contains progestogen only

Answer 3

Implants

Question 4

a method wherein it is Injected into the muscle or under the skin every 2 or 3 months, depending on
product

Answer 4

Progestogen only injectables

Question 5

Injected monthly into the muscle, contains estrogen and progestogen. It prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries
(ovulation)

Answer 5

Monthly Injectable or combined injectable contraceptives

Question 6

a method wherein continuously releases 2 hormones directly through the skin (patch) or from the ring.

Answer 6

Combined Contraceptive Patch and Combined Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (CVR)

Question 7

Small flexible plastic device containing
copper sleeves or wire that is inserted into the uterus. This damages sperm and prevents it from meeting the egg.

Answer 7

Intrauterine device (IUD): copper containing

Question 8

A T-shaped plastic device inserted into
the uterus that steadily releases small amounts of levonorgestrel each day. Thickens cervical mucus to block
sperm and egg from meeting.

Answer 8

Intrauterine device (IUD) levonorgestrel

Question 9

sheaths or coverings that fit over a man’s erect penis. It serves as a barrier to prevent sperm and egg from meeting

Answer 9

Male condoms

Question 10

sheaths o linings that fit loosely inside a woman’s vagina, made of thin, transparent, soft plastic film

Answer 10

Female condoms

Question 11

Permanent contraception to block or cut the vas deferens tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. It keeps sperm ou of ejaculated semen

Answer 11

Male sterilization (vasectomy)

Question 12

Permanent contraception to block or cut the fallopian tubes

Answer 12

Female sterilization (tubal ligation)

Question 13

Temporary contraception or new mothers whose monthly bleeding has not returned; requires exclusive or full breastfeeding day
and night of an infant less than 6 months old

Answer 13

Lactational amenorrhea method
(LAM)

Question 14

Pills taken to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex

Answer 14

Emergency contraception pills

Question 15

Man withdraws his penis from his partner’s vagina, and ejaculates outside the
vagina, keeping semen away from her external genitalia

Answer 15

Withdrawal
(coitus interruptus)