Exam 6: Contraception

Kate and LaMar are 19-year-old college students who are beginning a sexual relationship.Both have had previous partners,and neither has been tested for STIs.Which of the following contraceptive methods are Kate and LaMar most likely to use?

Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

The Essure female sterilization system works by

Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.

Sperm deposited in the vagina are capable of fertilization for no more than three days after ejaculation.

The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

Hormonal methods of contraception work primarily by blocking implantation.

A cervical cap must be fitted by a trained clinician.

How long can a diaphragm and spermicide be inserted prior to intercourse before additional spermicide must be reapplied?

Vaginal contraceptive film is a type of

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch slowly releases one hormone (estrogen)into the bloodstream.

For each of the following situations,suggest an appropriate contraceptive method,and explain the reasons for your recommendation.There may be more than one appropriate response for each situation. ● Key factors are preference for sexual spontaneity,high effectiveness,and frequent intercourse. ● Key factors are infrequent sexual intercourse,preference for involvement of both partners,and preference for few or no side effects. ● Key factors are variable daily routine,preference for sexual spontaneity,and high effectiveness. ● Key factors are preference for few or no side effects,multiple sexual partners,and immediate need for a contraceptive. ● Key factors are that the female partner is a nursing mother,a preference for involvement of both partners,and infrequent sexual intercourse.

Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the

Explain the difference between "perfect use" and "typical use" of contraceptives,and define contraceptive failure rate and continuation rate.Choose two contraceptive methods,and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical-use effectiveness and perfect-use effectiveness.

The temperature method of birth control is based on the knowledge that a woman's body temperature goes

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for _______________ before being replaced.

After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

The most commonly used oral contraceptive is the combination pill.

Withdrawal has relatively low effectiveness as a contraceptive method because of the presence of