Hormones in Humans: Reproduction & Metabolism (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Purpose of contraception
Purpose of contraception
Controls when people have babies/prevents pregnancy
Two hormones in contraceptive pill
Two hormones in contraceptive pill
Oestrogen and progesterone
How contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy
How contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy
Stops FSH release → eggs don't mature → no ovulation
What FSH does
What FSH does
Helps eggs develop and mature
Three side effects of the pill
Three side effects of the pill
Higher blood pressure, blood clots, increased breast cancer risk
What is blocked in female sterilisation
What is blocked in female sterilisation
Oviducts (tubes that carry eggs)
What is cut in vasectomy
What is cut in vasectomy
Sperm ducts
What a condom does
What a condom does
Thin rubber sheath over penis that collects semen
What a diaphragm does
What a diaphragm does
Thin rubber cap covering cervix to block sperm
What spermicide does
What spermicide does
Kills or disables sperm
What is an IUD
What is an IUD
Small T-shaped plastic and copper device fitted in uterus
How long can an IUD provide contraception
How long can an IUD provide contraception
3-10 years
Natural family planning method
Natural family planning method
Avoid sex during fertile times in menstrual cycle
Nature of surgical contraceptive methods
Nature of surgical contraceptive methods
Permanent ways to prevent pregnancy
Post-surgery contraception requirement
Post-surgery contraception requirement
Use other contraception for months after surgery