Contraception Methods Quiz

Contraception Overview

• Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation, thinning the endometrium, or thickening cervical mucus.

Natural Family Planning

• Less effective compared to other methods
• Requires patient commitment to record daily fertility signs
• Fertility signs can be unreliable due to factors like illness, stress, and breastfeeding

Barrier Method

• Protects against STIs
• Can tear or break during intercourse
• Correct technique is essential to ensure effectiveness
• Allergic reactions to the materials used are possible

Hormonal Contraceptives

Combined Contraceptive

• Stopped at short notice if needed
• Less strict rules for missed pills
• Makes periods more regular
• Helps with endometriosis and menorrhagia
• Reduces the risk of certain cancers
• Increases the risk of VTE and strokes
• Anti-epileptic medications can affect its effectiveness

Progesterone-Only Pill

• Can be stopped at short notice if needed
• Must be taken daily at the same time
• Can cause irregular bleeding or amenorrhoea

Injection

• Reduces the severity of sickle cell crises
• Cannot be removed once administered
• Causes menstrual irregularities and weight gain
• May delay the return of fertility

Implant

• Reversible and reduces dysmenorrhoea
• Quick return of fertility if removed
• Causes irregular menstrual bleeding
• Procedure required for fitting

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

Hormonal Coil

• Reduces heavy menstruation
• Reduces pain from endometriosis
• Menstruation can be irregular
• Procedure required for fitting
• Increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy

Copper Coil

• Contains spermicide
• Effective immediately and can be used as emergency contraception
• Non-hormonal
• Causes heavier periods
• Procedure required for fitting
• Increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy