Physical nd Chemical Methods Of Constraception Flashcards
What does contraception involve
Physical and chemical methods of controlling fertility or the chance of pregnancy
Physical methods
Intra uterine devices(IUD), condoms/diaphragms that form barriers and sterilisation procedures
Chemical methods of contraception
Oral contraceptive pill, progesterone only pill(mini pill) and the emergency hormonal contraceptive pill(morning after pill)
Oral contraceptive
Is a chemical method of contraception. It contains a combination of synthetic oestrogen and progesterone that mimics negative feedback preventing the release of FSH and LH form the pituitary gland
Progestone only(mini pill)
Cause the thickening of the cervical mucus
Emergency Hormonal contraceptive pills
Prevent or delay ovulation