Question 1

Describe how to use a male condom, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of this method of birth control.

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Question 2

Describe the different types of cervical barriers, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Question 3

Briefly discuss three methods of birth control based on the menstrual cycle, outlining how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Question 4

As long as a woman is nursing a baby, she will not ovulate.

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While breastfeeding can delay ovulation and menstruation, it is not a guaranteed method of contraception. Some women may not ovulate for weeks or months after giving birth, especially if they are exclusively breastfeeding, but others may begin ovulating even while breastfeeding.

Question 5

Describe three future contraceptive use possibilities for both men and women.

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Question 6

What methods are available for emergency contraception? How available do you believe these should be for teens? Unmarried adults?

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Question 7

Explain how intrauterine devices work.

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Question 8

Taking the male point of view, describe how one could involve one's partner in making shared birth control decisions.

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Question 9

If you had the financial resources, in what area would you concentrate your research and development efforts for future contraceptive methods?

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Question 10

Discuss the history of contraceptive use in the United States.

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Question 11

Explain why the withdrawal method is ineffective.

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Question 12

The movement of the water from douching may actually prevent sperm from reaching the opening of the cervix.

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Douching can actually spread infections into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and it does not prevent sperm from reaching the cervix or act as a method of contraception.

Question 13

List the sterilization procedures available to women and their advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 14

Describe three different types of oral contraceptives, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using this method of birth control.

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Question 15

Describe the sterilization procedure available to men and its advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 16

The ideal of 100% effective, reversible contraceptives for men and women-methods that also have no side effects and protect against sexually transmitted infections-will, unfortunately, not be available anytime in the foreseeable future.

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Despite ongoing research and development, it is unlikely that such a contraceptive method will be developed in the near future.

Question 17

Describe the vaginal ring, transdermal patch, and contraceptive implant, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using these methods of birth control.

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Question 18

Transcervical sterilization is a more medically complicated procedure than tubal sterilization.

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Transcervical sterilization is generally considered less medically complicated than tubal sterilization because it is a non-surgical procedure that can be performed without general anesthesia and does not require incisions or cutting through the abdomen.

Question 19

Taking the female point of view, describe how one could involve one's partner in making shared birth control decisions.

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Question 20

Sterilization is recommended only for those who desire a permanent method of birth control.

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Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control and is intended only for individuals who do not wish to have children in the future. It is not recommended for those who may want to have children later in life or for those who are unsure if they want to have children.

Quiz 10: Contraception