Contraception

• What is the scientific term for preventing fertilization?

  Contraception
• What is a common method of contraception?

  Using oral contraceptives
• What do oral contraceptives contain?

  Hormones
• How do oral contraceptives work?

  They prevent the production of FSH
• What does FSH cause?

  An egg to mature
• What happens if a woman takes a contraceptive pill?

  It prevents eggs from maturing
• What is one advantage of the contraceptive pill?

  It's highly effective
• What makes the contraceptive pill highly effective?

  If it's taken correctly
• What is a disadvantage of the contraceptive pill?

  It must be taken every day
• What happens if a woman forgets to take the contraceptive pill?

  There's a risk of pregnancy
• What are some potential side effects of certain contraceptive pills?

  Increased risk of breast cancer or blood clots
• How significant are the risks of side effects from contraceptive pills?

  These risks are small
• What are other hormonal forms of contraception mentioned?

  Implant, skin patch, or injection
• What hormone do implants, skin patches, and injections contain?

  Progesterone
• How does progesterone in implants, skin patches, and injections work?

  Stops eggs from maturing or being released
• What is an advantage of implants, skin patches, and injections over the pill?

  They're more convenient
• How long does a contraceptive implant last?

  Three years
• How long does a contraceptive patch last?

  Around one week
• How long does a contraceptive injection last?

  Around thirteen weeks
• What is a disadvantage of hormonal forms of contraception?

  They can have side effects
• What do the pill and other hormonal contraceptives not protect against?

  Sexually transmitted infections
• What is another form of contraception?

  Barrier method
• How do barrier methods work?

  Prevent the sperm from reaching an egg
• When are barrier methods an effective form of contraception?

  If they used correctly
• What is an advantage of barrier methods?

  They don't have side effects
• Why don't barrier methods have side effects?

  Because they don't use hormones
• What can condoms also reduce the risk of?

  STIs
• What is a disadvantage of condoms?

  They can break or slip off
• What makes condoms and diaphragms more effective?

  If they use with a spermicide gel
• How does spermicide gel work?

  Kill or disable sperm
• What is an intrauterine device also called?

  The coil
• How do IUDs work?

  Prevent an embryo from implanting
• How do some coils reduce the chances of fertilization?

  Release hormones
• How effective is an IUD?

  Highly effective
• What is a benefit of IUDs?

  They also have very few side effects
• What does an IUD not protect against?

  Sexually transmitted infections
• What is surgical contraception called?

  Sterilization
• How long can an IUD prevent pregnancy for?

  Up to 10 years
• What does sterilization do in women?

  Prevents the egg from reaching the uterus
• What does sterilization do in men?

  Prevents the sperm from leaving the penis