Exam 6: Contraception and Abortion

Differentiate the difference between male and female sterilization surgical methods,including how they work,advantages and disadvantages as well as popularity outside of Canada.

Which method of contraception has an effectiveness rate of about 68% for typical use? 

How does female sterilization work to prevent pregnancies? 

Which statement best describes the male sterilization procedure? 

What is an advantage of Depo-Provera? 

If a couple wants to prevent pregnancy and avoid STIs,what is the most reliable choice? 

Which of the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms? 

The most common procedure for female sterilization is the hysterectomy.

Factoring in the Health Canada approval process,what is the estimated time it takes to develop a new contraceptive method? 

Male sterilization involves fewer risks for complications than female sterilization.

How do combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy? 

What are extended cycle birth control pills,such as Seasonale or Lybrel,designed to reduce? 

What is an effective type of emergency contraception? 

What is the range of common effectiveness rates for spermicides used alone? 

In the 1800s and early 1900s,doctors were the primary ones to provide information about contraception to women and men.

Abortion has been practiced throughout history.In fact,Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception.When did Aristotle believe life begins? 

Explain how progestin-only methods of contraception work.Identify two progestin-only contraceptive methods.Discuss the effectiveness rates,advantages and disadvantages to each.

Which of the following is an IUD that also releases progestin? 

Where would a couple be more likely to use oral contraception than condoms for birth control for religious reasons? 

Provisions such as gestational limits,public funding restrictions,waiting periods,and parental notification laws have greatly reduced the number of women seeking abortions.