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