Exam 6: Contraception

Define typical-use effectiveness,perfect-use effectiveness,and continuation rate.Choose two contraceptive methods,and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical?use effectiveness and perfect?use effectiveness.

Which of the following statements regarding the IUD is FALSE?

Which of the following is a progestin-only contraceptive,providing no estrogen?

All U.S.high school students are taught about contraception in school.

The most effective vaginal spermicide when used alone is probably

Which of the following statements is TRUE of oral contraceptives?

In order for emergency contraception to be effective,the first dose must be taken within ____ hours of unprotected intercourse.

In the United States in 2005,more unintended pregnancies were carried to term than ended in abortion.

The contraceptive sponge is both a chemical and a barrier method.

A problem associated with reversing male sterilization is a development of antisperm antibodies.

Female condoms can be inserted before sexual activity begins and are thus less disruptive to lovemaking than are male condoms.

How does risk of death from using oral contraceptives compare with the risk of death from pregnancy?

Compliance is higher with oral contraceptives than with the contraceptive skin patch.

When Lybrel is taken without a break,it can stop a woman's monthly periods.

Emergency contraceptives are designed for emergency use only and should not be used as a regular contraceptive method.

Which of the following can be used for emergency contraception?

Advantages of the sponge include all of the following,EXCEPT it

A woman taking the oral contraceptive Seasonale and Seasonique will have how many menstrual periods per year?

Which of the following is probably the most serious disadvantage of oral contraceptives for most women?

An emergency hormonal contraceptive reduces the risk of pregnancy by almost ____ percent if taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse.