Unit 1-2.4- The artificial control of fertility

Question 1

What does the contraceptive pill contain?

Answer 1

oestrogen and progesterone.

Question 2

What do some contraceptive pills conatain and why?

Answer 2

Some pills are progesterone- only pills and have fewer side effects.

Question 3

What does the contraceptive pill do?

Answer 3

The contraceptive pill prevents the production of FSH so no eggs mature.

Question 4

What can happen if a woman cannot produce mature eggs?

Answer 4

If a woman cannot produce mature eggs then FSH and LH can be given. This is known as fertility treatment.