Exam 6: Contraception

The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for oral contraceptives because

Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than _______________ minutes before intercourse.

Oral contraceptives are the most popular reversible contraceptive among American women.Identify five advantages and five disadvantages associated with the use of oral contraceptives.

A small,flexible cup that fits over the cervix and serves as a barrier to sperm is a(n)

Which of the following statements about oral contraceptives is TRUE?

Surgical removal of the uterus is called a(n)

Surgical severing of the ducts that carry the sperm to the seminal vesicles is called

Kristen has been recently diagnosed as having decreased bone density.She is sexually active with her boyfriend.Which type of hormonal contraceptive should she AVOID because it may reduce her bone density further?

All of the following are considered "natural" forms of contraception EXCEPT

Condoms are sold with an expiration date.

Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?

_______________ has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates of all developed nations.

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places EXCEPT the

Vaginal spermicides can be inserted up to two hours before intercourse and still be effective.

A main advantage of oral contraceptives is the

Contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that directly measure the percentage of women who experience unintended pregnancy in the first year of contraceptive use.

Which of the following statements about condoms prelubricated with nonoxynol-9 is TRUE?

Toxic shock syndrome associated with diaphragm use is caused from an uncontrollable fungal infection.

Male condoms are the most popular type of barrier contraception.