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Effects of smoking on preconception
increases in fertility rates by 2x
-causes menopause one to 4 years earlier, because of chemicals
-negatively affects hormone production
- chemicals from cigarettes, affect, hormones and eggs
Effects of smoking during pregnancy
Call small babies and secondhand smoking has unknown effects
Pros and cons of contraceptive patch
pros
Convenient and helps menstrual cramps
Cons
Can cause blood clotting
Pros and cons of IUD
pros
It is very small implants and is 99% effective
Cons
Has to be professionally inserted and can sometimes called cramping or spotting
Effects of alcohol on preconception
reduce sperm count
drinking heavily reduced fertility and therefore take me on to get pregnant
Who is variation in ovulation and irregular menstrual cycles and heavy constant drinking can stop periods altogether
Effects of drinking during pregnancy
because fetal alcohol syndrome and minnie, unknown, but serious medical effects condition physical defects
Factors affecting preconception health
smoking
Wait and diet
Taking recreational drugs
Having immunisation
Drinking alcohol
Age
taking folic acid and other vitamins that increase fertility
How long is the menstrual cycle on average?
28 days
On average, which ages do you have a period?
12 to 51 years
Press and cons of contraceptive pill
pros
99% effective
There’s not interrupt sex
Reduces PMS symptoms
Allows for less painful periods
Cons
Cause mood changes
High blood pressure
Other side effects
possibly vaginal discharge
Describe the ovaries and their function
Do you have two over is at the other end of the fallopian tubes they produce female, hormones and make eggs which are released during the menstrual cycle
Describe the fallopian tubes in their function
do you have two fallopian tubes which connect the ovaries and uterus together they transfer, or the egg down to the uterus
describe the uterus and its function
The uterus is connected to the lower end of the fallopian tubes, and the upper part of the cervix. The uterus provides a place for the fetus to grow and develop,fertilised eggs implant in the endometrium (uterus lining)
What is the function of the vagina?
to receive sperm during sex, and provide a pathway for it to travel through the cervix into the uterus, and then meet the egg in the fallopian tube
Pros and cons of birth control implant
pros
99% effective last up to 3 years
Cons
Can cause irregular bleeding and has no protection against STDs