Contraception

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    • what do contraception pills contain?
      hormones that prevent the body from producing the hormone FSH
    • what does the pill prevent?
      any eggs from maturing
    • 1 advantage of the pill?
      it is highly effective if taken correctly
    • 1 disadvantage of the pill?
      it has to be taken every day (cannot miss a day)
    • 2 risk factors of the pill:
      1. breast cancer
      2. blood clots
    • 3 hormonal form of contraception that contains progesterone?
      implant, skin patch, injection
    • advantage of progesterone contraception?
      more convenient than taking a daily pill
      implant lasts 3 years
      contraception injection lasts around 13 weeks and patch lasts one week
    • disadvantage of progesterone contraception?
      doesn't protect against STI's
    • what does IUD prevent?
      an embryo from implanting
      releases hormones to reduce the chances of fertilisation