Contraception

• What is the main purpose of contraception?

  To prevent pregnancy
• What hormone stimulates egg development in women?

  FSH
• What triggers ovulation in women?

  LH hormone
• What happens after an egg is released during ovulation?

  It can combine with a sperm cell
• Where does a fertilized egg implant?

  In the uterus wall
• What is the cervix?

  Entrance to the uterus
• How does contraception work in relation to pregnancy?

  It interrupts the process of fertilization
• How can contraception methods be categorized?

  By hormonal and non-hormonal methods
• What do hormonal contraceptives release?

  Estrogen and progesterone
• What does estrogen do in hormonal contraception?

  Inhibits FSH production
• What does progesterone do in hormonal contraception?

  Stimulates thick mucus production
• What is the combined oral contraceptive pill commonly called?

  The pill
• How effective is the combined oral contraceptive pill?

  Over 99% effective
• What are common side effects of the combined pill?

  Headaches and nausea
• What is the progesterone-only pill's effectiveness compared to the combined pill?

  Just as effective
• What is the contraceptive patch?

  A sticker releasing hormones
• How long does each contraceptive patch last?

  One week
• What is the contraceptive injection?

  An injection of progesterone
• How long does the contraceptive injection last?

  Two to three months
• What is the contraceptive implant?

  A device releasing progesterone
• How long can the contraceptive implant last?

  Up to three years
• What is an intrauterine device (IUD)?

  A device placed inside the uterus
• What does the plastic version of the IUD release?

  Progesterone
• How does the copper IUD prevent pregnancy?

  By killing sperm in the uterus
• How long can both types of IUD last?

  Over three years
• What do non-hormonal contraceptives prevent?

  Sperm from meeting the egg
• What do condoms do?

  Trap sperm during intercourse
• What is a unique benefit of condoms?

  They protect against STDs
• What is a diaphragm in contraception?

  A cup blocking sperm entry
• Why must a diaphragm be used with spermicide?

  To improve reliability
• What is the effectiveness of spermicides?

  About 70% effective
• What does sterilization in women involve?

  Cutting or tying fallopian tubes
• Why is female sterilization considered permanent?

  It prevents eggs from reaching the uterus
• How can men undergo sterilization?

  By cutting and tying sperm ducts
• What are natural methods of contraception?

  Timing sex or stopping before ejaculation
• Why are natural methods of contraception unreliable?

  They lack scientific backing
• What is the only way to avoid pregnancy 100%?

  Abstaining from sex
• What are the main methods of contraception?

  • Hormonal methods
  • Combined oral contraceptive pill
  • Progesterone-only pill
  • Contraceptive patch
  • Contraceptive injection
  • Contraceptive implant
  • Intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Non-hormonal methods
  • Condoms
  • Diaphragm
  • Spermicides
  • Sterilization
  • Natural methods
• What are the pros and cons of hormonal contraceptives?

  Pros:

  • Highly effective
  • Regulate menstrual cycles
  • Reduce menstrual cramps

  
  

  Cons:

  • Possible side effects (e.g., headaches, nausea)
  • Require consistent use
  • May not be suitable for everyone
• What are the pros and cons of non-hormonal contraceptives?

  Pros:

  • No hormonal side effects
  • Protect against STDs (condoms)

  
  

  Cons:

  • Generally less effective
  • May require additional methods (e.g., spermicide with diaphragm)
  • Some methods are invasive (e.g., sterilization)