Contraception

• Why can't issues around contraception be answered by science alone?

  They involve ethical and personal beliefs
• What hormone does the contraceptive pill prevent the body from producing?

  FSH
• How does the contraceptive pill affect egg maturation?

  It prevents eggs from maturing
• What is one advantage of the contraceptive pill?

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

  It must be taken every day
• What are some risks associated with certain contraceptive pills?

  Increased risk of breast cancer or blood clots
• What hormone do implants, skin patches, and injections contain?

  Progesterone
• What is an advantage of hormonal contraception methods like implants?

  They are more convenient than daily pills
• How long does the contraceptive implant last?

  Three years
• How long does the contraceptive injection last?

  Around thirteen weeks
• How long does the contraceptive patch last?

  Around one week
• What is a disadvantage of hormonal contraception methods?

  They do not protect against STIs
• What do barrier methods of contraception include?

  Condoms and diaphragms
• How do barrier methods prevent pregnancy?

  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 infections
• What is a disadvantage of condoms?

  They can break or slip off
• What enhances the effectiveness of condoms and diaphragms?

  Using them with spermicide gel
• What is an intrauterine device (IUD) also called?

  The coil
• How long can an IUD prevent pregnancy?

  Up to 10 years
• What is a disadvantage of IUDs?

  They do not protect against STIs
• What is surgical contraception called?

  Sterilization
• How does sterilization work for women?

  It prevents the egg from reaching the uterus
• How does sterilization work for men?

  It prevents sperm from leaving the penis
• What is a disadvantage of surgical contraception?

  It is difficult to reverse
• What is a natural form of contraception?

  Abstaining from sexual intercourse after ovulation
• What is a challenge of natural contraception methods?

  It's hard to tell when ovulation occurs
• What is a common belief of the Catholic Church regarding contraception?

  All contraception is unethical except natural methods
• What do many people believe about contraception choices?

  It's a person's right to choose
• Why do people advocate for using condoms?

  They reduce the risk of STIs
• What are the different methods of contraception discussed?

  • Hormonal methods (e.g., pill, implant, patch, injection)
  • Barrier methods (e.g., condoms, diaphragm)
  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
  • Surgical methods (sterilization)
  • Natural methods (abstinence)
• What are the side effects and risks associated with hormonal contraception?

  • Increased risk of breast cancer
  • Increased risk of blood clots
  • Hormonal side effects
  • No protection against STIs
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of barrier methods?

  Advantages:

  • No hormonal side effects
  • Can reduce risk of STIs

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Can break or slip off
  • Less effective without spermicide
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of IUDs?

  Advantages:

  • Highly effective
  • Few side effects

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • No protection against STIs
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of surgical contraception?

  Advantages:

  • Highly effective

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Difficult to reverse
  • No protection against STIs
• What are the challenges of natural contraception methods?

  • Hard to determine ovulation
  • No protection against STIs