Hormonal contraception

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  • How do hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy
    • Some pills contain estrogen and progesterone which stops production of FSH so eggs don't mature
    • Injections, implants slowly release progesterone-prevent mature eggs
  • Non-hormpnal contraception
    • Condoms and diaphragm(barrier methods of contracpetion) stop sperm coming in
  • Pros when finding contraception
    • Protects against sti (condoms)
    • Reliable and effective(injection and implant)
    • And side effects?
  • What are the 2 ways to overcome infertility
    • Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
    • In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)