Contraception (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards

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Hormones in mixed contraceptive pill

Oestrogen and progesterone

Hormone inhibited by mixed pill to prevent egg maturation

FSH

Advantage of progesterone only pill vs mixed pill

Less side effects

Duration of contraceptive patch

One week

Duration of contraceptive implant

Three years

Duration of contraceptive injection

2 to 3 months

Effectiveness of spermicides

70% to 80%

Additional benefit of condoms besides contraception

Prevent sexually transmitted diseases

How copper IUD prevents pregnancy

Kills sperm in uterus and prevents implantation

Duration of sterilisation contraception

Forever

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