Controlling Fertility

• What is the purpose of contraception?

  To reduce the likelihood of pregnancy
• What are the two main categories of contraception methods?

  • Hormonal methods
  • Non-hormonal methods
• How do oral contraceptive pills affect egg maturation?

  They stop eggs from maturing
• What do oral contraceptive pills contain?

  Hormones that inhibit FSH
• What does the contraceptive implant release?

  Progesterone continuously
• What is the function of the contraceptive implant?

  To stop maturation and release of eggs
• How do injections or skin patches compare to implants?

  They work similarly but last shorter
• What is the role of intrauterine devices (IUDs)?

  To prevent eggs from implanting
• What are condoms and diaphragms used for?

  To prevent sperm from reaching the egg
• What is sterilization in terms of contraception?

  A permanent surgical procedure for fertility
• What do spermicides do?

  Disable or kill sperm
• What does abstaining from sexual intercourse mean?

  Completely refraining from sexual activity
• What is the purpose of fertility drugs?

  • Contain FSH and LH
  • Help women who can't get pregnant
• What is the first step in the IVF process?

  Giving FSH and LH to stimulate eggs
• What happens after the eggs are collected in IVF?

  They are fertilized in a lab
• What occurs after fertilization in IVF?

  The fertilized eggs grow into embryos
• How many embryos are typically transferred to the uterus in IVF?

  One or two embryos
• What are three negatives of IVF?

  1. Emotionally and physically stressful
  2. Low success rate
  3. Can lead to multiple births
• Why can multiple births be dangerous in IVF?

  They can pose risks for mother and babies