Controlling fertility Flashcards
What happens if you take oestrgoen every day?
it inhibits the production of FSH and after a while, the egg development stops
How does progesterone reduce fertility?
It produces thick mucus which stops sperm from reaching the egg
What two hormones can be used to stop fertility?
Progesterone and oestrgoen
What is the pill
The pill contains oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen inhibits the production of FSH and after a while, the egg development will stop. Progesterone produces thick mucus which will stop the sperm from reaching the egg.
What are the negative points about the pill
there are side effects like headaches and nausea. Also, it doesn’t protect you against STDs
What are some methods of contraception that use hormones
contraceptive patch, implant, injection, and IUD
What does the co contraceptive patch, the implant, the injection, and the IUD do?
The patch- contains oestrogen and progesterone and is stuck on the skin. Lasts a week
The implant- releases a continuous amount of progesterone and is stuck under the skin of the arm. stops sperm from reaching the egg which makes it hard for the ovaries to release eggs and stops the fertilization of eggs. Lasts three years
injection- contains progesterone. Lasts 2 to 3 months
IUD- inserted into the uterus to kill sperm and stop the fertilizing of the egg.
types of barrier contraception
condoms, diaphragms, spermicides
What are condom, diaphragm, and spermicides
condom- worn over the penis to stop sperm from entering the vagina. Also stops STDs
diaphragm- a shallow plastic cup that fits over the cervix
spermicide- not as effective but still a form of contraception.
More serious contraceptions
Sterilization- cutting and tying the fallopian tubes in a woman or tying the tube between the testes and penis in a male. This is permanent although there is a slight chance of them rejoining
Natural- avoiding sexual intercourse on days when you are more fertile
Abstinence- not engaging in sexual intercourse at all
