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Flashcards by William Cooper, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by William Cooper
almost 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Intrauterine System | Progesterone 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 |
| IUD (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. |
| Female 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. |
| Diaphragm (cap) Used with spermicide | Stops 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. |
| Combined Pill | Prevents ovaries from producing eggs. 100% successful Advantages: Reliable for preventing pregnancy. Reduces periods, pain and blood loss. Disadvantages: |
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