Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
What hormones are in the combined contraceptive pill? |
Oestrogen and progesterone |
|
How does the combined contraceptive pill work? |
It suppresses FSH and LH causing the ovaries to go into a resting state, simulating pregnancy. |
|
What is there a risk of for users of the combined contraceptive pill if they have a high BMI (>30) or smoke? |
Thromboembolism |
|
Give two main benefits of the combined contraceptive pill? |
|
|
Why might someone choose the progesterone only contraceptive pill? |
It avoids the risks of oestrogen and has a minimal effect on lactation or secretion of breast milk. |
|
Give two ways in which the progesterone only contraceptive pill works. |
|
|
Give two disadvantages of the progesterone only contraceptive pill. |
|
|
What hormone does the implant use? |
progesterone |
|
What is a major advantage of the implant? |
Minimal compliance is required. |
|
How regularly is the progesterone injection contraception method administered? |
Every 12 weeks. |
|
How do progesterone injections prevent conception? |
They ovulation, thickens cervical mucus and atrophy of the endometrium |
|
Give two main considerations to be taken before using the progesterone injection for contraception? |
|
|
Which female contraception method protects against STIs? |
The fermidom |
|
What effect does copper have when used in an IUCD? |
It affects endometrial enzymes and oestrogen uptake thus rendering the endometrium hostile to implantation. |
|
How does an IUCD prevent conception? |
It creates and inflammatory response in the endometrium. |
|
What does IUCD stand for? |
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device |
|
Give three potential side effects of using and IUCD. |
|
|
What is tubal ligation? |
The cutting, clipping or tying of the fallopian tubes as a method of contraception. |
|
Which method of male contraception protects against STDs? |
Condom |
|
What is a vasectomy? |
Cutting, clipping or tying of the sperm ducts as a method of contraception. |