Biology: Year 10 Term 3: Contraception

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Which hormones does the combined pill contain? (2)
Oestrogen, Progesterone
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What is prevented by the pill? (2)
FSH release, Thickening of uterus lining
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What are the advantages of the combined pill? (2)
Easy, Effective
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What are the disadvantages of the combined pill? (4)
Rise in blood pressure, Breast cancer risk, Blood clot risk, Mood swings
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What is the advantage of the progesterone pill? (1)
Fewer side effects (no oestrogen -> no mood swings)
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What is the disadvantage of the progesterone pill? (1)
Higher risk of pregnancy if not taken properly
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What is the contraceptive implant and how long does it last? (2)
A tube under the skin releasing progesterone, Up to 3 years
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What is the contraceptive injection and how long does it last? (2)
Injection of progesterone, 12 weeks
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What is the contraceptive patch and how long does it last? (2)
Releases oestrogen/progesterone into bloodstream, a week
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The pills, implant, injection and patch are all examples of what? (1)
Chemical contraception
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What is a condom? (2)
A latex sheath to collect sperm
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What are the advantages of a condom? (3)
No side effects, STD protection, Readily available
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What are the disadvantages of a condom? (2)
Allergies, Can split
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What is diaphragm? (1)
Silicon placed over the cervix
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a diaphragm? (3)
No side effects, must be fitted correctly and by a doctor
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What are the disadvantages of a diaphragm? (2)
Must be fitted correctly and by a doctor
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What are the two types of intrauterine device (IUD) and how long do they last? (5)
Copper to prevent embryo implanting, Progesterone prevents lining buildup, 3-5 years
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What other contraceptives are there? (4)
Spermicide, Abstinence, Rhythm (unreliable), Sterilisation
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What is prevented by the pill? (2)

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FSH release, Thickening of uterus lining

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What are the advantages of the combined pill? (2)

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What are the disadvantages of the combined pill? (4)

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What is the advantage of the progesterone pill? (1)

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