men cycle Flashcards
monthly cycle lasts…
28 days
ovulation
egg released from ovaries 14 days in
follicle stimulating hormones FSH
released by pituitary
causes egg to mature
stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen
oestrogen
released by ovaries
causes uterus lining to build up
inhibits FSH (prevents more then one egg maturing)
stimulates LH
luteinising hormone
LH levels cause ovulation when at peak
progesterone
maintains uterus lining
inhibits LH
non hormonal contraception
barrier methods
prevents sperm and egg contact
can use chemicals to kill sperm
hormonal
disrupts normal female reproductive cycle
intrauterine device
non hormonal
inserted in uterus
release copper which prevents survival of sperm
removed after 😏
oestrogen and progesterone pill
combined pill
prevents ovulation
thickens cervix
progesterone pill
thickens mucus from the cervix
stops sperm from reaching ovum
thins lining to prevent implantation of egg
IUS intrauterine system
hormonal
same effect as progesterone pill
