Difference between revisions of "Contraceptive Implant"
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| − | The '''contraceptive implant''' is a [[hormone|hormonal]] method used to prevent [[pregnancy]] placed under the [[skin]]. | + | The '''contraceptive implant''' is a [[hormone|hormonal]] method of [[contraception]] used to prevent [[pregnancy]] placed under the [[skin]]. |
===About the Contraceptive Implant=== | ===About the Contraceptive Implant=== | ||
: The '''contraceptive implants''' contain [[oestrogen]] and [[progesterone]] which [[inhibit]] the production of [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]] so that no [[ovum|ova]] will mature. | : The '''contraceptive implants''' contain [[oestrogen]] and [[progesterone]] which [[inhibit]] the production of [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]] so that no [[ovum|ova]] will mature. | ||
: The '''contraceptive implant''' gradually releases the [[hormone]]s gradually over 3 years before they need to be replaced. | : The '''contraceptive implant''' gradually releases the [[hormone]]s gradually over 3 years before they need to be replaced. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:23, 21 February 2022
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The contraceptive implant is a hormonal method of contraception used to prevent pregnancy placed under the skin.
About the Contraceptive Implant
- The contraceptive implants contain oestrogen and progesterone which inhibit the production of follicle stimulating hormone so that no ova will mature.
- The contraceptive implant gradually releases the hormones gradually over 3 years before they need to be replaced.