5.3.6 Contraception

• Contraceptive methods can be hormonal, barrier, or natural
• What do natural contraceptive methods rely on?

  Fertility awareness
• Which hormones are used in hormonal contraceptives?

  Estrogen and progestin
• Thickening cervical mucus makes it easier for sperm to reach the egg.

  False
• Hormonal contraceptives prevent ovulation by inhibiting the release of hormones that trigger the ovaries to release an egg
• Birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin.


  True
• An implant releases progestin continuously.


  True
• Cervical caps are smaller versions of diaphragms.
• Natural contraceptive methods rely on avoiding sex during fertile periods.


  True
• Match the hormonal contraceptive with its delivery method:

  Birth control pills ↔️ Oral

  Patches ↔️ Transdermal

  Rings ↔️ Vaginal

  Injections ↔️ Intramuscular
• Hormonal contraceptives prevent ovulation by inhibiting the release of hormones that trigger the ovaries.


  True
• Match the hormonal contraceptive with its delivery method:

  Birth control pills ↔️ Oral

  Patches ↔️ Transdermal

  Rings ↔️ Vaginal

  Injections ↔️ Intramuscular
• Barrier methods of contraception physically block sperm from reaching the egg.

  True
• Which barrier method provides protection against STIs?

  Condoms
• Barrier contraceptives are more effective than hormonal contraceptives at preventing pregnancy.

  False
• Hormonal contraceptives are more effective than barrier methods at preventing pregnancy.


  True
• Which contraceptive method has the lowest typical use effectiveness?

  Natural methods
• Barrier methods rely on proper placement and use during each act of intercourse for effectiveness.


  True
• Which contraceptive method provides the most reliable protection against pregnancy when used correctly?

  Hormonal contraceptives
• Hormonal contraceptives are less effective with perfect use than barrier methods.

  False
• What is the goal of contraception?

  Prevent pregnancy
• Barrier contraceptives use hormones to prevent pregnancy.

  False
• Match the type of contraception with its examples:

  Hormonal Contraceptives ↔️ Birth control pills

  Barrier Contraceptives ↔️ Condoms

  Natural Contraceptive Methods ↔️ Rhythm method
• Hormonal contraceptives prevent ovulation by inhibiting the release of hormones that would normally trigger the ovaries to release an egg
• Match the hormonal contraceptive with its delivery method:

  Birth control pills ↔️ Oral

  Patches ↔️ Transdermal

  Rings ↔️ Vaginal
• Hormonal contraceptives thicken the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to pass
• A single dose of progestin in an injection lasts for 3 months.
• What material are condoms typically made of?

  Rubber
• What is the goal of contraception?

  Prevent pregnancy
• What is the primary function of barrier contraceptives?

  Prevent sperm entry
• Hormonal contraceptives use estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy.
• What is one way hormonal contraceptives make it difficult for sperm to reach the egg?

  Thickening cervical mucus
• Hormonal implants continuously release progestin under the skin.
• Match the barrier method with its description:

  Condoms ↔️ Thin rubber sheaths worn on the penis

  Diaphragms ↔️ Dome-shaped cups inserted into the vagina

  Cervical Caps ↔️ Smaller versions of diaphragms

  Sponges ↔️ Foam devices infused with spermicide
• Hormonal contraceptives are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy with perfect use.
• What additional benefit do barrier methods offer that hormonal contraceptives do not?

  Protection against STIs
• Hormonal contraceptives have a typical use effectiveness of 91%.
• One key factor affecting contraceptive effectiveness is proper and consistent use.
• Ordering the types of hormonal contraceptives by delivery method:

  1️⃣ Oral (birth control pills)

  2️⃣ Transdermal (patches)

  3️⃣ Vaginal (rings)

  4️⃣ Intramuscular (injections)

  5️⃣ Subdermal (implants)