Contraception

• What is the primary purpose of contraception?

  To prevent fertilization.
• What are the different methods of contraception mentioned?

  • Hormonal contraceptives (e.g., pill, implant, patch, injection)
  • Barrier methods (e.g., condom, diaphragm)
  • Intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Surgical sterilization
  • Natural methods (abstinence)
• How do hormonal contraceptives work?

  They prevent the production of FSH, stopping egg maturation.
• What is a common advantage of the contraceptive pill?

  It is highly effective if taken correctly.
• What is a disadvantage of the contraceptive pill?

  It must be taken daily, and forgetting increases pregnancy risk.
• What are some potential side effects of the contraceptive pill?

  Increased risk of breast cancer and blood clots.
• What are the advantages of hormonal forms of contraception like implants and injections?

  • More convenient than daily pills
  • Implant lasts for three years
  • Injection lasts around thirteen weeks
  • Patch lasts around one week
• What is a disadvantage of hormonal forms of contraception?

  They can also have side effects.
• What do barrier methods of contraception do?

  They prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
• What is an advantage of barrier methods?

  They do not have hormonal side effects.
• How can condoms reduce the risk of STIs?

  They act as a barrier to reduce STI transmission.
• What is a disadvantage of using condoms?

  They can break or slip off.
• What is the function of spermicide in conjunction with barrier methods?

  • Kills or disables sperm
  • Increases effectiveness of barrier methods
• What is an IUD and its effectiveness?

  An IUD is a device that can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.
• What is a disadvantage of IUDs?

  They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
• What is surgical sterilization?

  Surgical sterilization prevents eggs from reaching the uterus or sperm from leaving the penis.
• What is a key consideration before undergoing surgical sterilization?

  It is difficult to reverse, requiring certainty about not wanting children.
• What is a natural form of contraception?

  Abstaining from sexual intercourse after ovulation.
• What is a challenge associated with natural forms of contraception?

  It is difficult to tell when ovulation occurs.
• Why can't issues around contraception be answered by science alone?

  • Strong personal and ethical opinions exist
  • Different beliefs about contraception methods
  • Importance of individual choice