contraveption Flashcards
what is a male condom
made from latex, erect penis before contact
98% effective
protect against STIS
can slip or split
single use only
interrupt enjoyment
what is diaphragm or cap
circular dome thin soft silicone
inserted into woman’s vagina cover cervix
92-95% effective used spermicide
put in place any time before sex
needs to be fitted by a doctor or a nurse correct size used
needs to be left in place attests 6 hrs after sex
what is a female condom
made from polyurethane l, worn inside the vagina prevent semen getting inside uterus, inserted using closed end ring
95% effective
no side effects
it may tear or split used incorrectly
more expensive than male condom
what is the combined pill
prevents ovaries from releasing an egg from ovaries
99% effective if taken correctly
may help with heavy periods
not suitable if woman over 35 and smokes
does not protect against STIS
what is progestogen only pill
prevents ovaries releasing an egg
99% effective if taken correctly every day
can be used at any age
does not protect against STIS
may be less effective following vomitting or diarrhoea
what is a contraceptive injection
slowly releases progestogen into woman’s bloodstream prevents release off an egg each month
99%effective
each injection lasts for 8-13 weeks
does not interrupt against STIS
some woman put on weight
what is the contraceptive implant
small flexible rod placed under skin in upper arm by a doctor or nurse, releases progestogen into bloodstream prevents pregnancy
99% effective
does not interrupt sex
may be side effects in first few months
does not protect against STIS
what is an IUS (intrauterine system)
(hormonal coil)
a small T shaped plastic device inserted into woman’s womb by doctor or nurse, releases hormone progestogen into bloodstream to prevent pregnancy
99% effective
works for 3-5 years
does not protect against STIS
may cause irregular periods
what is an intrauterine device
small T shaped plastic and copper device inserted into womb by doctor or a nurse, releases copper not progestogen, ‘copper coil’, alters cervical mucus difficult sperm to reach egg and survive
99% effective inserted correctly
works immediately
periods may become heavier longer or more painful
does not protect against STIS
what is an emergency contraceptive pill
‘morning after pill’, prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if contraceptive has failed
95-98% effective if taken in 24hrs
available for free from GP surgeries
must be taken within 3 or 5 days after
does not protect against STIS
what is epididymis
where sperm is stored
vas deferens
ducts that sperm pass through to mix with fluids
what is seminal vesicle
secretes fluids to mix with sperm to make semen
what is the urethra
tube inside penis carries semen and urine, exit from bladder closes during intercourse
what is conception/fertilisation
man ejaculates sperm into woman’s vagina, sperm travel to fallopian tube, conception in fallopian tubes, when egg is fertilised by one of man’s sperm
what is implantation
around another 7 days fertilised egg reaches uterus and implants to uterus lining, conception occurred called embryo
sings of pregnancy
breast changes
missed periods
feelings of nausea and vomitting-morning sickness
passing urine more frequently
tiredness- hormone changes
timing of first antenatal appointment
before 10 weeks
some routine tests should be done before this
sickle cell disease or thalassaemia
appointment lasts about an hour
