Contraception

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

  They involve ethical and personal beliefs
• What is contraception?

  Methods to prevent fertilization
• What does the contraceptive pill prevent the body from producing?

  The hormone FSH
• What happens if a woman forgets to take the contraceptive pill?

  There is a risk of pregnancy
• What are some risks associated with the contraceptive pill?

  Increased risk of breast cancer or blood clots
• What is one advantage of the contraceptive pill?

  It is highly effective if taken correctly
• What hormone do implants, skin patches, and injections contain?

  Progesterone
• 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 forms of contraception?

  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 IUD also known as?

  The coil
• How long can an IUD prevent pregnancy?

  Up to 10 years
• What is a disadvantage of an IUD?

  It does not protect against STIs
• What is sterilization in terms of contraception?

  A surgical form of contraception
• 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 forms of contraception?

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

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

  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?

  It's a person's right to choose
• What is the ultimate conclusion about contraception issues?

  They cannot be answered by science alone