Controlling Fertility Flashcards
1
Q
How can oestrogen be used as a method of contraception?
A
IT CAN PREVENT THE RELEASE ON AN EGG IF TAKEN EVERY DAY TO KEEP THE LEVEL PERMANENTLY HIGH IT INHIBITS THE PRODUCTION OF FSH AND AFTER A WHILE EGG DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION STOPS
2
Q
How effective is the pill at preventing pregnancy?
A
99% EFFECTIVE
3
Q
What can the pill reduce the risk of?
A
GETTING SOME TYPES OF CANCER
4
Q
What side effects can you get from the pill?
A
HEADACHES, NAUSEA, IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL BLEEDING AND FLUID RETENTION
5
Q
Can the pill protect against STDS?
A
NO
6
Q
What is IVF an abbreviation for?
A
IN VITRO FERTILISATION
7
Q
What hormones can be used to artificially change how fertile a woman is?
A
FSH, LH, OESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE
