Puberty and fertility Flashcards
Puberty
Is when your body starts realising sex hormones that trigger sexual characteristics such as facial hair and breasts developing
The 4 stages of menstrual cycle
1st menstruation starts 2nd the uterus lining builds up again 3rd an egg develops and is released 4th the wall is then maintained
Hormonal contraceptives
-birth control pill. -contraceptive infections
Non-hormonal contraceptives
-male condom. -female condom. -Tube tying. -vasectomy
Fertility treatments
Get a egg sample and put it in a pitch dish with sperm, the put back in women
Positive of fertility treatments
-is available on the NHS. -people between 23-35 can get a free trial
Negatives of fertility treatments
-cost more for consultation, fertility drugs and tests. -paying private costs up to £3000