conception and contraception
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Conception And
Contraception
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Female Anatomy
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Menstrual Cycle
Conception
The egg is fertilised by a sperm while in the Fallopian Tube.
The fertilised egg embeds itself into the thick lining of the uterus.
Stages Of Pregnancy
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
Stages Of Labour
Preventing a pregnancy through artificial means.
Contraception
Barrier Methods
• Prevent the egg and sperm from meeting.
Male Condom Female Condom Cap/Diaphragm
Hormonal Methods
Contraceptive Pill
Contraceptive Patch
Contraceptive Implant
Contraceptive Injection
• Prevents ovulation so there’s no egg to fertilise.
Intra-Uterine Devices
Copper IUDMirena IUD
Other MethodsWithdrawl
(Very Unreliable)
Abstinence
(100% Reliable!)
Rhythm/Cycle Method
(Unreliable)
Prevents fertilised egg implanting in the uterus.
Releases hormones and prevents implantation.
Where To Go For Advice
• Young Persons “Walk-In” Clinics
• School Nurse
• GP
• Personal Tutor
• Health Matters
• NHS Choices