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 do contraceptive pills contain to prevent FSH production?

  Hormones
• 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 contraceptives like implants?

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

  Three years
• How long does a contraceptive injection last?

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

  Around one week
• What is a disadvantage of hormonal contraceptives?

  They can have side effects
• What do barrier methods of contraception include?

  Condoms and diaphragms
• How do barrier methods prevent fertilization?

  They prevent sperm from reaching an egg
• What is an advantage of barrier methods?

  They don't have hormonal side effects
• How do condoms help with STIs?

  They reduce the risk of STIs
• What is a disadvantage of condoms?

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

  Using spermicide gel
• What does spermicide do?

  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
• How does female sterilization work?

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

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

  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?

  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
• Why do many people advocate for condom use?

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

  They cannot be answered by science alone