Conception And Contraception
Female Anatomy
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 CondomFemale CondomCap/Diaphragm
Hormonal Methods Contraceptive Pill Contraceptive Patch Contraceptive Implant Contraceptive Injection Prevents ovulation so there’s no egg to fertilise.
Intra-Uterine Devices Copper IUD Mirena IUD Other Methods Withdrawl (Very Unreliable) Abstinence (100% Reliable!) Rhythm/Cycle Method (Unreliable) Prevents fertilised egg implanting in the uterus. Releases hormones and prevents implantation.
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