| 4.6 |
Infertility and Contraception |
| Definition |
| Infertility is the inability to produce offsprings |
| Factors of sterility in males and females |
| Male |
Female |
| Testes cannot produce sperms |
Ovaries cannot produce ovum |
| Low sperm count |
Blockage in teh Fallopian tubes |
| Produces low quality sperms |
Abnormal uterus |
| Impotent |
Tumour in the uterus |
| Hormone imbalance |
| Defective reproductive organs or organs infected with diseaseHealth problems like diabetes |
| Health problems like diabetes |
Methods to Overcome Sterility
- Hormone treatment
- Surgery
- In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Methods of Contraception
Contraceptive pills: Prevent ovulation
Implants: Secrete a hormone that prevent the ovary from producing ovum
Use a condom: Worn over the penis before copulation
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD): Contraceptive device is inserted inside the woman's uterus
Vasectomy: Surgery to cut the sperm duct and the two ends then tied to prevent the sperm from being transported to the urethra
Ligation: Surgery to cut the Fallopian tubes and the two ends are tied to prevent ovum from meeting the sperms
