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Non-Hormonal Contraception

Part of Contraception — GCSE Biology

This deep dive covers Non-Hormonal Contraception within Contraception for GCSE Biology. Topic 9: Contraception It is section 4 of 12 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 12

Practice

15 questions

Recall

20 flashcards

Non-Hormonal Contraception

BARRIER METHODS
Condoms — prevent sperm reaching egg
Also protect against STIs

INTRAUTERINE DEVICES (IUDs)
Copper IUD — prevents implantation
Hormonal IUD — releases progesterone

SURGICAL
Sterilisation — permanent (cutting tubes)
Usually irreversible

Keep building this topic

Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Contraception. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Hormonal Contraception How It Works: How Hormonal Contraception Prevents Pregnancy Key Reproductive Hormones The 28-Day Menstrual Cycle

Practice Questions for Contraception

Which hormone triggers the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation)?

A. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
B. Oestrogen
C. LH (luteinising hormone)
D. Progesterone

1 markfoundation

Explain the role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

How does the contraceptive pill work?

The pill contains synthetic oestrogen and/or progesterone. These keep hormone levels high, which inhibits FSH release from the pituitary — preventing egg maturation and ovulation.

What is contraception?

Contraception is any method used to prevent pregnancy by stopping fertilisation or implantation of an egg. Methods can be hormonal, barrier, or other approaches.

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Hormonal Contraception

How It Works: How Hormonal Contraception Prevents Pregnancy