Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following is the biggest obstacle to the development of new, more effective methods of contraception?

Oral contraceptives induce the female body into a chemical state resembling pregnancy.

Discuss some of the reasons why couples fail to use contraception.

Which of the following is the third most widely used contraceptive method in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT a hormonal method of contraception?

Zachary, a 40-year-old man, has four children and does not want any more children. As his wife has medical complications, he decides to undergo sterilization. His doctor makes two incisions in the skin of his scrotum and cuts and ties each vas deferens. Identify the procedure that is illustrated in this scenario.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the birth control sponge?

How do oral contraceptives work?

Celibacy includes the avoidance of sexual activity.

Nonoxynol-9 is effective for preventing many sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) including HIV.

Most likely, a woman who desires to terminate her pregnancy at the eighth week will undergo a ________.

When used in anal sex, a male condom is unlikely to break and slip than when used for vaginal sex if adequate lubrication is not used.

Depo-Provera is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy.

The intrauterine device (IUD) is positioned in the ________.

Contraception refers to the ________.

Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

Which of the following is inserted into the vagina, must stay in place for at least 6 hours after the last intercourse, and can be worn for up to 48 hours?

Spermicides are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT ________.

Although oral contraceptives are extremely popular in the United States, there are disadvantages as well as advantages regarding their use. List and discuss these.

In a vasectomy, the prostate gland is disconnected from the ejaculatory duct.