Contraception (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What two hormones does the mixed contraceptive pill contain?
What two hormones does the mixed contraceptive pill contain?
Oestrogen and progesterone
How does the mixed pill prevent eggs from maturing?
How does the mixed pill prevent eggs from maturing?
High oestrogen levels inhibit FSH
What is the main advantage of the progesterone only pill compared to the mixed pill?
What is the main advantage of the progesterone only pill compared to the mixed pill?
It has less side effects
How long does a contraceptive patch last?
How long does a contraceptive patch last?
One week
What hormones does the contraceptive patch contain?
What hormones does the contraceptive patch contain?
Oestrogen and progesterone
How long does the contraceptive implant last?
How long does the contraceptive implant last?
Three years
How long does the contraceptive injection last?
How long does the contraceptive injection last?
2 to 3 months
What hormone does the contraceptive injection contain?
What hormone does the contraceptive injection contain?
Progesterone
What is the effectiveness of spermicides as a contraceptive method?
What is the effectiveness of spermicides as a contraceptive method?
70% to 80% effective
What additional benefit do condoms provide apart from preventing pregnancy?
What additional benefit do condoms provide apart from preventing pregnancy?
They prevent STDs
How long does surgical sterilisation last as a contraceptive method?
How long does surgical sterilisation last as a contraceptive method?
Forever
How does the copper intrauterine device work?
How does the copper intrauterine device work?
Kills sperm and stops embryo implanting