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Intrauterine device (IUD) -
A small, T-shaped copper device
Function of an intrauterine device -
Stops the sperm moving through womb towards the egg. The device is put into the uterus (womb) through the vagina by a specially trained doctor or nurse
An intrauterine device is __% effective if used correctly
99
An intrauterine device doesn’t…
interrupt sex
An intrauterine device prevents..
pregnancy for up to 3-5 years depending on the brand and can reduce periods in size and length
An intrauterine device doesn’t protect….
against STIs
An intrauterine device must be fitted by…
a trained professional
An intrauterine device can make periods…
heavier or longer in the first 6 months of use
An intrauterine system (IUS) -
A small, T-shaped plastic device, containing progestogen
Function of an intrauterine system -
Progestogen thickens the mucus as the cervix preventing sperm from meeting the egg. Its put into the uterus through the vagina by a specially trained doctor or nurse
An intrauterine system is __% effective if used correctly
99
An intrauterine system doesn’t…
interrupt sex
An intrauterine system (once fitted) prevents…
pregnancy for up to 3-5 years, depending on brand. It can also reduce periods in size and length
An intrauterine system doesn’t protect…
against STIs
An intrauterine system must be…
fitted by a trained professional
Contraceptive Implant (the rod) -
A small flexible plastic rod that is placed just under the skin in the upper arm
What does the contraceptive implant do?
It relasese progestogen to control fertility by stopping eggs being released and making the womb less likely to receive a fertilised egg
The contraceptive implant doesn’t….
interrupt sex
A contraceptive implant works for…
3 years before needing to replaced
A contraceptive implant needs to be…
inserted by a medical professional
A contraceptive implant can make periods…
irregular or create a change
Contraceptive patch -
A 5cm by 5cm beige patch applied to the skin like a plaster
How does a Contraceptive patch work?
It releases the hormones oestrogen and progestogen through the skin. This prevents pregnancy by thickening the mucus to prevent sperm getting through and thins the uterus lining to stop eggs becoming implanted
How often does the contraceptive patch need to be changed?
Weekly for 3 weeks then a week off
The contraceptive patch doesn’t..
interrupt sex
The contraceptive patch only needs to be changed…
every week
The contraceptive patch doesn’t protect…
against STIs
The Contraceptive patch can have side effects like…
headaches and raised blood pressure
Contraceptive injection -
Contains progestogen. This is similar to the progesterone naturally produced in women’s ovaries and works to control fertility
the contraceptive injection doesn’t…
interrupt sex
the contraceptive injection lasts for…
13 weeks meaning you don’t need to remember other contraception
The contraceptive injection doesn’t…
interrupt sex
the contraceptive injection can’t be….
stopped once given so you have to follow the full course
Male condom
Made of very thin latex, covers the penis to stop sperm in the semen from coming in contact with vagina
Female condom
Made of polyurethane, must be placed in vagina before sex
Diaphragm/cap
Domed shaped piece of latex that covers cervix, must be placed in vagina before sex
Male condoms are…
Easily bought in shops, pharmacy or family planning clinics
Male condoms protect…
Against STIs
Male condoms interrupt…
Sex
Male condoms can split…
Easily or come off if used incorrectly
Male condoms are __% effective
98
Female condoms are available from…
family planning clinics
Female condoms protect…
Against STIs
Female condoms interrupt…
Sex
Female condoms can be hard to…
fit right and can move too far up the vagina
Diaphragms protect…
Against SOME STIs
Diaphragms are…
reusable
Diaphragms can be…
Hard to fit correctly
Diaphragms have to…
Be originally fitted by a doctor
Female condoms are __% effective
95
Diaphragms are __% effective
92
Combined pill -
Made with oestrogen and progesterone. Taken for 21 days then 7 day break (to have period)
Combined pill is __% effective if taken correctly at same time each day
99
Combined pill can…
lighten or stop periods
Combined pill doesn’t…
interrupt sex
Combined pill can protect against…
some cancers of womb and ovaries
Combined pill can have side effects like…
mood swings, weight gain and headaches
Combined pill isn’t effective if…
women vomits or has severe diarrhoea
Progesterone only pill (POP/mini pill) -
Made with progesterone only hormone. Its taken every day within 3hr window.
The POP works by…
thickening the mucus in the cervix to stop sperm
The POP is __% effective
99
The POP doesn’t…
interrupt sex
The POP can be used…
immediately after birth
The POP doesn’t protect against
STIs
The POP isn’t effective if woman…
vomits, has severe diarrhoea or takes medicine
The POP can have side effects such as…
spot prone skin, tender breasts and irregular periods
Emergency contraceptive pill ISN’T a method of contraception as its used…
after unprotected sex
There are _ types of the emergency contraceptive pill
2
Type 1 of emergency contraceptive pill -
Levonelle
Type 2 of emergency contraceptive pill -
EllaOne
The Levonelle pill must be taken within…
72 hours of having sex
The Levonelle pill is at best…
in the first 24 hours
The Levonelle pill is __% effective then becomes less effective
95
The EllaOne pill must be taken within…
120 hours of having sex
The EllaOne pill is __% effective
98
The emergency contraceptive pill is available free of charge from…
a GP, walk in centre or in a pharmacy (if 16+ years)
The emergnecy contracpetive pill doesn’t…
protect against STIs
The emergency contraceptive pill can have side effects such as…
sickness, diarrhoea or stomach cramps
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