| What does it mean if a Person is Infertile? Can it be Treated? How? | -If someone is Infertile, it means they can't reproduce Naturally
-Infertility can however be Treated because of the Developments of the Modern Reproductive Technologies, which uses Hormones |
| What happens if the Level of FSH is too Low? What can be done | -It means that their Eggs can not Mature
-Which leads on to no Ovulation which then means the Woman can not get Pregnant
-FSH and LH can be Injected, to allow Ovulation to happen |
| What is IVF? How does FSH and LH involves in here? | -This is the Process of getting the Eggs from the Woman's Ovaries, and Fertilising them in a Lab with the male's Sperm.
-This grows into Embryos
-1 or 2 of them is given back to the Woman's Uterus to Improve the Chance of Pregnancy [2 has more chance of getting 1 baby, but gives the risk of twins]
-FSH and LH are given Before they get the Eggs, to makes sure numerous Eggs can be Collected |
| What is the Injection? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Progesterone in it
-Is very Successful [Used correctly 99%]
-Doesn't protect against STI's and has Side Effects
-It basically starts the Production of Thick Cervical Mucus [located at the Entrance of the Uterus] which means Chances of Sperm entering is Lower; also prevents Ovulation [Has Progesterone in it]
-Lining of Uterus also Shrinks, which lessens the Chance of a Fertilised Egg implanting |
| What is the Implant? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Progesterone in it
-99 percent affective, for around 3 Years
-Periods can Stop; No STI Protection and Side Effects
-Thickens the Lining of the Cervical Mucus; makes its Harder for Sperm to come in
-Ovulation is Prevented
-Lining of Uterus is Thinned |
| What is the Intrauterine System? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Progesterone in it
-99 Percent effective, lasts around 3-5 years
-Periods can Stop, Side Effects, and risk of Infection
-Thickens the Cervical Mucus; harder for Sperm to enter the Utueus
-Ovulation is Preveneted
-Lining of Uterus is thined |
| What is the Mini pill? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Progestogen in it
-99% effective, although Pill needs to be taken Every Day, at the Same Time
-Periods can Vary, Side effects and no STI Protection
-Thickens the Cervical Mucus; harder for Sperm to Enter the Uterus
-Ovulation is Prevented
-Lining of Uterus is Thinned |
| What is the Combined Pill? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Oestrogen and Progestogen
-99% effective, although Pill needs to be taken Everyday for 21 days, followed with a Week Break [7 days] Repeat Constantly
-Side effects [Low], No STI Protection and possible link with Depression
-Thickens the Cervical Mucus; harder for Sperm to Enter the Uterus
-Ovulation is Prevented [Oestrogen inhibits FSH]
-Lining of Uterus is Thinned |
| What is the Patch? | -Contraceptive Method
-Has Oestrogen and Progesterone
-99% effective, although Patch needs to be Changed every Weak, until the 4th week where the Patch comes off.
-Side effects [Low], no STI Protection and High Blood Pressure
-Thickens the Cervical Mucus; harder for Sperm to Enter the Uterus
-Ovulation is Prevented [Oestrogen inhibits FSH]
-Lining of Uterus is Thinned |
| What is the Condom? | -Barrier Method [No Hormones]
-98% effective, have to use a New one every time
-Condom can split, Allergic reactions and Interruptions
-Made from a material, that basically blocks Sperm to meet the Egg |
| What is the Female Condom? | -Barrier Method
-95% effective, have to use a New one Every time
-Condom can split, Allergic reactions and Interruptions
-Made from a material, that basically blocks Sperm to meet the Egg |
| What is the Diaphgram? | -Barrier Method
-92-96% effective
-Bladder infection, Takes time to learn and risk of STI
-Places over the Cervix [Opening of Uterus] which just stops the Sperm meeting the Egg.
-1st time has to be with a Professional, which also uses Spermicide [Kills Sperm] |
| What is the Intrauterine devices [IUD] | -Barrier Method
-99% effective for up to 10 Years
-Periods vary, possible Infection and no STI Protection
-IUD releases Copper to the Womb [Uterus]
-This Copper changes the Cervical Mucus, this change makes its harder for Sperm to find the Egg, and Survive |
| What are Natural Methods? | -Uses nothing, just yourself and the Partner
-Simply not having Sex, when the Female is most certain to Ovulate
-Withdrawal method [Pulling the Penis out before Ejaculation] can also be fitted here
-Withdrawal method is Awful, relies on Timing of when you Think its about to happen
-No STI Protection, High Pregnancy |
| What is Sterilisation? | -Surgical Process
-99% effective, Pregnancy can Never happen [Unless surgery messes up]
-Very hard to Reverse, No STI Protection and Operation failure
-Sterilisation stops Eggs going down the Fallopian Tubes [Connects the Ovaries to the Womb]
-This means the Woman's eggs can not meet the Sperm
-Men can have this as well, its simply the Sperm not being able to Ejaculate |
| What are the Pro's and Con's that can be though about with all the Methods of Contraception? | -Side Effects: How bad they can be, is there any at all? [Hormonal are bad at this]
-Chance of 'Doing it Wrong': Is it hard to do Correctly, is it a Fuss? If a Condom splits, You miss your daily intake of the Pill or your Operation fails, the Method won't work
-Medical Input: Methods that need Nurses or Doctors are more Effective, but brings the Uncomfortable side of feelings
-Length of Action: Methods vary for how long they are Effective up to. Some may prefer the IUD, because its 10 Years.
-STI Protection: The Majority of the Methods fail to Protect safely against STI's. This can lead to a change of Method, or just Combining it. |
