Contraception
This lesson covers:
- The main forms of contraception
- The pros and cons of each type
What is contraception?
The release of an egg from the ovaries
A method or device used to prevent pregnancy
The maintenance of internal body conditions
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Which of the following must occur for somebody to become pregnant naturally?
(Select all that apply)
Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
Thyroxine must be released
An egg must be released from the ovaries
The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
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Which hormones can hormonal contraceptives contain?
(Select all that apply)
Testosterone
Progesterone
Adrenaline
Oestrogen
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How can oestrogen act as a contraceptive?
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
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How can progesterone act as a contraceptive?
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Destroy the egg cells
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Does the combined oral contraceptive pill ('the pill') contain oestrogen, progesterone, or both?
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Both
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the longest lasting?
Contraceptive patch
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive patch
Intrauterine device
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Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
Condom
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive implant
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Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against:
Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
Pregnancy
Heart disease
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The diaphragm sits over the to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
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How does a spermicide act as a contraceptive?
(be aware that spermicides are not very effective)
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Ovaries
Cervix
Uterus
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Testes
Urethra
Penis
Sperm duct
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Natural methods of contraception, such as only having intercourse at certain times of the month, or stopping intercourse just before ejaculation are:
Unreliable
Reliable
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