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GCSE Biology: Contraception
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How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy?
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They contain hormones that inhibit FSH production, so no eggs mature.
Which hormone is slowly released by a contraceptive injection, implant or skin patch?
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Progesterone.
How does slow-release progesterone act as a contraceptive?
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It inhibits the maturation and release of eggs for a number of months or years.
How do barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms prevent pregnancy?
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They physically prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
How does an intrauterine device (IUD) prevent pregnancy?
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It prevents the implantation of an embryo, or releases a hormone.
What do spermicidal agents do?
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They kill or disable sperm.
Abstinence as contraception means avoiding intercourse when an egg may be in the ?.
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oviduct
Name the surgical method of contraception.
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Sterilisation (male or female).
Give two examples of barrier methods of contraception.
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Condoms and diaphragms.
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