Used to prevent pregnancy Contraceptives
The hormones oestrogen and progesterone can be taken by
women to reduce fertility
Prevents egg release
Oestrogen
If oestrogen is taken every day to keep the level permanently Hormonal methods of contraception
high, it inhibits FSH production, and thus egg maturation and
stops the egg being released
Redcues fertility
Stimulates the production of thick cervical mucus which prevents
any sperm getting through the uterus and reaching the egg
Progesterone
Inhibits egg maturation and therefore the release of an egg
Designed to put a barrier between the sperm and the egg
Condoms - worn over the penis during intercourse to prevent
the sperm entering the vagina.
Also female condoms worn inside the vagina
Condoms are the only form of contraception that will protect Barrier methods
against sexually transmitted diseases
A diaphragm is a flexible, dome shaped device that fits over
The hormones oestrogen and progesterone can be taken by
women to reduce fertility
Prevents egg release
Oestrogen
If oestrogen is taken every day to keep the level permanently Hormonal methods of contraception
high, it inhibits FSH production, and thus egg maturation and
stops the egg being released
Redcues fertility
Stimulates the production of thick cervical mucus which prevents
any sperm getting through the uterus and reaching the egg
Progesterone
Inhibits egg maturation and therefore the release of an egg
Designed to put a barrier between the sperm and the egg
Condoms - worn over the penis during intercourse to prevent
the sperm entering the vagina.
Also female condoms worn inside the vagina
Condoms are the only form of contraception that will protect Barrier methods
against sexually transmitted diseases
A diaphragm is a flexible, dome shaped device that fits over
