Unit 2 : Contraception

Question 1

Give a definition for contraception

Answer 1

• The intentional prevention of conception through artificial or natural means

Question 2

Give two examples of barrier methods ?

Answer 2

• Condom
• Cervical Cap

Question 3

How do barrier methods prevent conception ?

Answer 3

• They prevent sperm from entering the uterus and eventually reaching the egg

Question 4

State how IUD prevents implantation?

Answer 4

• it alters the thickness of the cervical mucus

Question 5

What is a calendar based method ?

Answer 5

• Basically avoiding sex during a women’s fertile period

Question 6

Describe sterilisation in males

Answer 6

• Cutting and closing of the sperm tube in each testes

Question 7

Describe sterilisation in females

Answer 7

• Cutting and closing of the oviducts

Question 8

What are three chemical methods of contraception?

Answer 8

• Combination Contraceptive Pill
• Mini Pill
• Morning After Pill

Question 9

What does the combination contraceptive pill contain?

Answer 9

• Synthetic oestrogen and progesterone

Question 10

How does the Combination Contraceptive pill work?

Answer 10

It mimics the negative feedback on the pituitary gland so FSH and LH don’t get released

Question 11

How does the mini pill work ?

Answer 11

• It causes thickening of the cervical mucus so the sperm cannot enter the uterus

Question 12

What does the morning after pill contain?

Answer 12

HIGH levels of synthetic oestrogen and progesterone

Question 13

How does the morning after pill help prevent conception ?

Answer 13

• Delays ovulation
• Prevents implantation

Question 14

What does the mini pill contain ?

Answer 14

Progesterone only