Contraception

• What is the main aim of contraception?

  To prevent pregnancy
• How does understanding pregnancy help in discussing contraception?

  It helps to understand how contraception interrupts pregnancy
• What hormone stimulates egg development in women?

  FSH
• What triggers ovulation in women?

  LH hormone
• What is formed when an egg combines with a sperm cell?

  A fertilized egg
• Where does the fertilized egg implant to develop into a fetus?

  In the uterus
• What is the cervix?

  The entrance to the uterus
• How does contraception work in relation to the reproductive process?

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

  By hormonal and non-hormonal methods
• What do hormonal contraceptives rely on?

  Releasing estrogen, progesterone, or both
• What does estrogen do in hormonal contraception?

  Inhibits the production of FSH
• What role does progesterone play in hormonal contraception?

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

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

  Over 99% effective when taken properly
• What are some side effects of the combined oral contraceptive pill?

  Headaches or nausea
• What is the progesterone-only pill known for?

  Fewer side effects
• What is the contraceptive patch?

  A sticker that releases 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 placed under the skin to release hormones
• How long can the contraceptive implant last?

  Up to three years
• What does the plastic IUD release?

  Progesterone
• How does the copper IUD prevent pregnancy?

  By killing sperm in the uterus
• What is a key feature of both types of IUDs?

  They can last over three years
• What is a common characteristic of non-hormonal contraceptives?

  They 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 that blocks sperm from entering
• Why must a diaphragm be used with spermicide?

  It is not very reliable on its own
• What is the effectiveness of spermicides?

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

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

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

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

  Methods like timing intercourse or withdrawal
• What is the only method that guarantees avoiding pregnancy?

  Abstaining from sex altogether
• 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 with spermicide
  • Sterilization
  • Natural methods
• What are the pros and cons of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives?

  Hormonal contraceptives:

  • Pros: Highly effective, regulate menstrual cycles
  • Cons: Side effects, require prescription

  
  

  Non-hormonal contraceptives:

  • Pros: Protect against STDs, no hormonal side effects
  • Cons: Less effective, may require additional methods