Contraception

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    • What is contraception?
      A method or device used to prevent pregnancy
    • Which of the following must occur for somebody to become pregnant naturally?
      • Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
      • The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
      • An egg must be released from the ovaries
    • Which hormones can hormonal contraceptives contain?
      • Progesterone
      • Oestrogen
    • How can oestrogen act as a contraceptive? 
      Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
    • How can progesterone act as a contraceptive? 
      Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
    • Does the combined oral contraceptive pill ('the pill') contain oestrogen, progesterone, or both?

      Both
    • Which of the following contraceptive methods is the longest lasting?
      Intrauterine device (The intrauterine device can last for more than 3 years.)
    • Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
      Contraceptive patch (The contraceptive patch has to be changed each week.)
    • Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
      Contraceptive implant
      (The contraceptive implant is a small device that has to be injected under the skin (usually in the upper arm). )
    • Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against:
      Sexually transmitted diseases/infections 
    • The diaphragm sits over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
    • How does a spermicide act as a contraceptive? 
      (be aware that spermicides are not very effective)

      Destroy the sperm cells
    • If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied? 

      Fallopian tubes / oviducts 
    • If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied? 

      Sperm duct
    • Natural methods of contraception, such as only having intercourse at certain times of the month, or stopping intercourse just before ejaculation are:

      Unreliable
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