Flashcards
Child Development Revision
Cards in this deck (5)
- 1Intrauterine SystemProgesterone is released. This stops the sperm reaching the egg.
99% Effective
Advantages:
Less bleeding and cramping than IUD.
Excellent protection from unwanted pregnancy.
Disadvantages:
No protection from STIs - 2IUD (intra-uterine-device)Implantation is prevented.
98-99% Effective
Advantages:
Excellent protection from unwanted pregnancy.
More reversible than sterilisation.
Disadvantages:
No protection from STIs.
Additional bleeding and cramps possible. - 3Female Condoms (Femidom)Stops sperm from entering the vagina.
95% successful
Advantages:
Can be used by people allergic to latex.
Available without prescription.
Protection from unwanted pregnancy.
Disadvantages:
Not widely available.
Put on and removed carefully. - 4Diaphragm (cap) Used with spermicideStops the sperm from reaching the egg.
Spermicide kills the sperm.
92-96% successful
Advantages:
Good protection from unwanted pregnancy.
Can be put in hours before sex.
Disadvantages:
May slip out of place during sex.
Must be fitted by a GP
Difficult to use correctly. - 5Combined PillPrevents ovaries from producing eggs.
100% successful
Advantages:
Reliable for preventing pregnancy.
Reduces periods, pain and blood loss.
Disadvantages: