Contraception Methods Knowledge
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1. Give two reasons why people might want to use contraception during intercourse.
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2. Name the contraceptive described in each statement.
a) Polyurethane sheath inserted into the vagina.
b) Flexible ring around 5 cm in diameter that is manually inserted into the vagina once a month for three weeks.
c) Polyurethane sheath that is applied to the penis.
d) Pill containing synthetic hormones. Taken daily, without stopping during menstruation.
e) Pill containing high doses of hormones. Taken after unprotected intercourse.
f) Chemical product that destroys spermatozoa.
g) Synthetic hormone injected into a muscle every three months.
h) T-shaped device, covered in copper, inserted by a doctor.
i) Square patch containing hormones. The patch is applied to the woman's skin once a week for three weeks.
j) Pill containing synthetic hormones. Taken daily for three weeks, followed by a one-week break to allow menstruation to occur.
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Hi Colton, let's identify these different types of contraception based on their descriptions.
Identifying Contraceptives
For part a, we are looking for a polyurethane sheath that is inserted into the vagina. This is known as a female condom.
a) Polyurethane sheath inserted into the vagina.
Answer: Female Condom
Part b describes a flexible ring inserted once a month for three weeks. This is the contraceptive vaginal ring.
b) Flexible ring inserted into the vagina.
Answer: Vaginal Ring
Part c asks for the name of a polyurethane sheath applied to the penis. This is the male condom.
c) Polyurethane sheath applied to the penis.
Answer: Male Condom
Moving on to hormonal pills. Part d describes a pill taken daily without stopping during menstruation. This is commonly referred to as the mini-pill, which contains only progestogen.
d) Pill taken daily without stopping during menstruation.
Answer: Mini-pill (Progestogen-only pill)
Part e refers to a pill with high hormone doses taken after unprotected intercourse. This is emergency contraception, often called the morning-after pill.
e) High dose pill taken after unprotected intercourse.
Answer: Emergency Contraception (Morning-after pill)
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