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STIs & contraceptives Questions and Answers
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what are examples of natural contraceptive methods? [
Ans: ] abstinence, detection of ovulation (rhythm, temp &
mucus method, lactational amenorrhoea & coitus
interruptus
Define abstinence [ Ans: ] people abstain from sex
what are pros & cons of abstinence [ Ans: ] Pros: 100%
effective, egg and sperm dont meet & free
cons: people in relationships cant do it
a) Explain the rhythm method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)tracking when you're
ovulating (& not having sex during ovulation)
b)pros: free & no side effects, Cons: possibility of
miscounting (unreliable)
a) Explain the temperature method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)tracking ovulation by
detecting temp of body - ovulation = drop in temp, no
ovulation = rise in temp
b)pros: free, no side effects, Cons: unreliable & time
consuming
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a) Explain the mucus method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Observing change in
mucus in cervix - intercourse is safe when there is no
mucus
b)Pros: free, no side effects, Cons: unreliable
a) Explain the lactational amenorrhoea method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a) Temporary infertility -
1st month of breastfeeding = usually have no eggs
b)Pros: free, Cons: unreliable
a) Explain the coitus interruptus method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Withdrawal/removal of
the penis just before male orgasm - ejaculation takes place
outside the female vagina
b)Pros: free, Cons: unreliable - removing too slow
what are examples of contraceptive mechanical barriers [
Ans: ] condom (female & male), diaphragm & cervical cap
a) Explain the male condom method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Very thin latex rubber
rolled onto penis - physically prevents sperm from
meeting egg
STIs & contraceptives Questions and Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
what are examples of natural contraceptive methods? [
Ans: ] abstinence, detection of ovulation (rhythm, temp &
mucus method, lactational amenorrhoea & coitus
interruptus
Define abstinence [ Ans: ] people abstain from sex
what are pros & cons of abstinence [ Ans: ] Pros: 100%
effective, egg and sperm dont meet & free
cons: people in relationships cant do it
a) Explain the rhythm method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)tracking when you're
ovulating (& not having sex during ovulation)
b)pros: free & no side effects, Cons: possibility of
miscounting (unreliable)
a) Explain the temperature method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)tracking ovulation by
detecting temp of body - ovulation = drop in temp, no
ovulation = rise in temp
b)pros: free, no side effects, Cons: unreliable & time
consuming
, 2
a) Explain the mucus method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Observing change in
mucus in cervix - intercourse is safe when there is no
mucus
b)Pros: free, no side effects, Cons: unreliable
a) Explain the lactational amenorrhoea method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a) Temporary infertility -
1st month of breastfeeding = usually have no eggs
b)Pros: free, Cons: unreliable
a) Explain the coitus interruptus method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Withdrawal/removal of
the penis just before male orgasm - ejaculation takes place
outside the female vagina
b)Pros: free, Cons: unreliable - removing too slow
what are examples of contraceptive mechanical barriers [
Ans: ] condom (female & male), diaphragm & cervical cap
a) Explain the male condom method
b) what are pros & cons? [ Ans: ] a)Very thin latex rubber
rolled onto penis - physically prevents sperm from
meeting egg
