Contraception

Question 1

What does the pill do

Answer 1

• contain hormones which prevent body from producing FSH
  = prevents any eggs from maturing

Question 2

Adv of the pill

Answer 2

• highly effective if taken correctly

Question 3

Disadvantage of the pill

Answer 3

• must be taken everyday
• if forgotten to take it there’s a risk of pregnancy

Question 4

Side effects of contraceptive pills

Answer 4

• increased risk of breast cancer
• increased risk of blood clots

Question 5

Describe the skin patch

Answer 5

• contain progesterone
  = stops eggs from maturing or being released

Question 6

Adv of skin patch or injection

Answer 6

• more convenient than taking a daily pill

Question 7

Disadvantage of the pill and other hormonal forms of contraception

Answer 7

None of these protect against STIs

Question 8

Adv of barrier methods eg condoms

Answer 8

• as they don’t use hormones they don’t have side effects
• can prevent STIs

Question 9

Disadvantage of condoms etc

Answer 9

Can slip off or break

Question 10

Describe IUD

Answer 10

• prevent embryo from implanting
• release hormones to reduce chances of fertilisation
• doesn’t protect against STIs