Contraceptive patch, A patch that is on the skin like a plaster. It contains oestrogen and progesterone to inhibit FSH and therefore egg maturation., Contraceptive implant, A small bar that goes under the skin and releases progesterone which will inhibit FSH and therefore egg maturation., Copper IUD, A T shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. The copper kills sperm., Natural methods, Avoiding having sexual intercourse at the time when a woman is ovulating., Mini pill, A progesterone only pill which prevents eggs maturing and makes a thick mucus which blocks the cervix., Condom, Worn over the penis to prevent the egg and sperm meeting., Contraceptive injection, A progesterone injection that lasts for up to 3 months., Sterilisation, In the male: cutting the sperm duct. In the female: cutting the fallopian tubes., Female condom, Worn inside the vagina to prevent egg and sperm meeting., Abstinence, Not having sexual intercourse., Combined pill, A pill of oestrogen and progesterone. Both hormones inhibit FSH and so stop eggs maturing. The progesterone also inhibits LH and makes a mucus which blocks the cervix., Plastic IUD, A T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. It releases progesterone which blocks the cervix with a thick mucus., Diaphragm, A plastic cap that fits over the cervix to prevent egg and sperm meeting., Spermicide, A chemical substance which will kill the sperm..

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