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)
An egg must be released from the ovaries
Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
Thyroxine must be released
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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 sperm cells
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
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How can progesterone act as a contraceptive?
Destroy the sperm cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
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
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive injection
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Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
Contraceptive implant
Condom
Contraceptive patch
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Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against:
Pregnancy
Heart disease
Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
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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)
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
Destroy the sperm cells
Destroy the egg cells
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Cervix
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
Ovaries
Uterus
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Penis
Sperm duct
Testes
Urethra
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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:
Reliable
Unreliable
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