Contraception

• What should you be able to do by the end of the video?

  Evaluate different methods of 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 create a barrier against infections
• What can happen to condoms during use?

  They can break or slip off
• What is the role of spermicide gel?

  It kills or disables sperm
• 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 method to prevent pregnancy
• What does sterilization do for women?

  Prevents the egg from reaching the uterus
• What does sterilization do for men?

  Prevents sperm from leaving the penis
• What is a disadvantage of surgical forms of contraception?

  They are difficult to reverse
• What is natural contraception?

  Abstaining from sexual intercourse after ovulation
• What is a challenge of natural 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 some people believe about contraception?

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

  They reduce the risk of STIs
• What is the overall conclusion about contraception issues?

  They cannot be answered by science alone
• What are the different methods of contraception discussed?

  • Hormonal methods (e.g., pill, implant, injection, patch)
  • Barrier methods (e.g., condoms, diaphragm)
  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
  • Surgical methods (sterilization)
  • Natural methods (abstinence)
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of hormonal contraception?

  Advantages:

  • Highly effective
  • Convenient (e.g., long-lasting options)

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Must be taken consistently
  • Possible side effects (e.g., blood clots)
  • No protection against STIs
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of barrier methods of contraception?

  Advantages:

  • No hormonal side effects
  • Can reduce STI risk

  
  

  Disadvantages:

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

  Advantages:

  • Highly effective
  • Long-lasting (up to 10 years)
  • 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 strengths and weaknesses of natural contraception?

  Strengths:

  • No medical intervention required

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Difficult to determine ovulation
  • No protection against STIs