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Contraception Methods
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Contraception Methods

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What is the primary goal of contraception?

  • To prevent pregnancy (correct)
  • To regulate menstrual cycles
  • To prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • To reduce the risk of certain cancers
  • Which type of contraception is less effective and requires patient commitment to record daily fertility signs?

  • Natural family planning (correct)
  • Hormonal method
  • Barrier method
  • Copper coil method
  • What is a common side effect of the progesterone-only pill?

  • Weight loss
  • Reduced risk of certain cancers
  • Irregular bleeding or amenorrhoea (correct)
  • Regular menstrual cycles
  • Which type of contraception reduces the severity of sickle cell crises?

    <p>Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of the copper coil method?

    <p>Heavier periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common benefit of the hormonal coil method?

    <p>Reduces heavy menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using the combined contraceptive pill?

    <p>Reducing the risk of certain cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of the hormonal implant?

    <p>Irregular menstrual bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of using the barrier method?

    <p>It can tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the copper coil method?

    <p>Providing immediate contraception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of using the combined contraceptive pill?

    <p>Increased risk of VTE and strokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using the hormonal coil method?

    <p>Reducing heavy menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of using the progesterone-only pill?

    <p>It can cause irregular bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of natural family planning?

    <p>It requires no medical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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

    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

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    This quiz covers the different types of contraception, including natural family planning, barrier methods, and hormonal methods, and their effects on preventing pregnancy and STIs. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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