Contraception

• What is the main purpose of contraception?

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

  It clarifies 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
• How can contraception methods be categorized?

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

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

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

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

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

  Over 99% effective
• What are some side effects of the combined oral contraceptive 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 on the skin
• 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 under the skin
• How long can the contraceptive implant last?

  Up to three years
• What does the intrauterine device (IUD) do?

  Prevents sperm from surviving in the uterus
• What is the difference between the plastic and copper IUD?

  Copper IUD is non-hormonal
• How long can both types of IUD last?

  Over three years
• What is a key difference in the invasiveness of contraceptive methods?

  Initial treatment invasiveness varies
• What do non-hormonal contraceptives prevent?

  Sperm from meeting the egg
• How do condoms function as a contraceptive?

  They 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 from entering uterus
• Why must a diaphragm be used with spermicide?

  It is not very reliable alone
• 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 sperm ducts
• What are natural methods of contraception?

  Timing sex or stopping before ejaculation
• How reliable are natural methods of contraception?

  Very unreliable
• What is the only 100% effective way to avoid pregnancy?

  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
  • Spermicide
  • Sterilization
  • Natural methods
• What are the pros and cons of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives?

  Hormonal contraceptives:

  • Pros: Highly effective, convenient
  • Cons: Side effects, requires prescription

  
  

  Non-hormonal contraceptives:

  • Pros: No hormonal side effects, available over the counter
  • Cons: Less effective, may not prevent STDs