UNIT2-Contraception

Question 1

Contraception

Answer 1

Any artificial method people use to prevent pregnancy

Question 2

What are the 2 types of contraception?

Answer 2

Hormonal and non hormonal

Question 3

What are the hormones involved with Contraception?

Answer 3

Oestrogen
Progesterone

Question 4

What does Oestrogen do?

Answer 4

Works to mature an egg

Question 5

What does Progesterone do?

Answer 5

Creates mucus that plugs the cervix and thickens

Question 6

How does hormonal contraception work?

Answer 6

They trick the body into thinking it is pregnant by changing levels of these hormones.

Question 7

How does non hormonal contraception work?

Answer 7

They use chemicals to kill sperm (copper IUD and spermicide) or barrier methods to physically stop the sperm and egg meeting (condoms)

Question 8

What are the two permenant types of contraception?

Answer 8

vasectomy and female sterilisation.

Question 9

How does permanent contraception work?

Answer 9

In permanent contraception the tubes of the female reproductive system are cut or blocked or the sperm ducts are cut.

Question 10

condom

Answer 10

NONHORMONAL A barrier that covers the penis and prevents sperm entering the vagina. Easily obtained and protects against STI’s However unreliable if not used properly.

Question 11

Female condom

Answer 11

NON HORMONAL A barrier that goes inside the vagina prevents sperm entering the uterus. Protects against STI’s. However difficult to obtain unreliable if not used properly

Question 12

Diaphragm

Answer 12

NONHONAL A barrier that sits at the top of the vagina and prevents sperm entering the uterus. Easily obtained If not used properly not effective Does not protect against STD’s.

Question 13

fertility awareness

Answer 13

NONHORMONAL Avoiding intercourse around the time of ovulation. No chemicals used Does not protect against STI’s Unreliable if menstrual cycle is irregular .

Question 14

The pill

Answer 14

HORMONAL A pill take everyday prevents ovulation by changing chemical levels It has side affects. Does not protect against STI’s

Question 15

Vaginal ring

Answer 15

HORMONALInserted into the vagina and changes hormone levels to stop ovulation easy to use. Has Side effects. Does not protect against STD’s.

Question 16

IUD

Answer 16

NONHORMONAL A plastic device put into the womb by a doctor prevents implantation of a blastocyst in the uterus. Provides long term protection Doesnt protect against STI’s

Question 17

Implant

Answer 17

HORMONAL Rod placed under upper arm skin. Changes hormone levels for 3 years has side effects. does not protect against STI’s

Question 18

Injection

Answer 18

HORMONAL Changes hormone levels Lasts 8-13 weeks Has side effects. does not provent against STI’s

Question 19

Patch

Answer 19

HORMONAL A small patch on the skin changes hormone levels. Has side effects. Skin irritation.