English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraception
Explain how these types of contraception work
Evaluate the use of hormonal and non hormonal contraception
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Words and meanings to learn
contraception
the deliberate use of methods to prevent pregnancy during or after sexual intercourse
barrier method
a type of contraception that physically prevents sperm from reaching the egg, such as condoms or diaphragms
intrauterine devices (IUDs)
small devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, either by releasing hormones or copper
hormonal contraception
methods that use hormones to prevent pregnancy, usually by stopping egg maturation or ovulation
sterilisation
a permanent surgical method of contraception in which the sperm ducts or oviducts are cut or sealed to prevent fertilisation
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