Chemical Contraception

Introducing the basic principles upon which all chemical methods of contraception work, and how the methods of delivery vary.

Biology - Being Human - Learning Points.

There are many chemical methods designed to prevent pregnancy.

Chemical contraceptives use artificial hormones to manipulate a woman's menstruation cycle.

The combined oral pill contains estrogen and progesterone, which prevents ovulation and is 99% effective.

The progesterone-only pill can be slightly less effective than the combined pill, but has lower risk of side effects.

A Twig Context Film.
Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.