Exam 13: Contraception and Abortion

If a woman wanted a longer term contraception that was reversible and contained no hormones, what would be her best choice?

What year was the birth control pill approved as a contraceptive method in the U.S.?

What condition may put a woman at risk for developing a serious psychological reaction following an abortion?

What statement is descriptive of condoms?

What statement describes the female condom?

What is an advantage of Depo-Provera?

Birth control pills are not advised for someone with what condition?

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

Describe three different characteristics that are at the foundation of natural family planning.

How does female sterilization work to prevent pregnancies?

All of the following statements are true about the use of male condoms EXCEPT:

What should users of the patch be aware of?

One disadvantage of an IUD is that they can be difficult to insert and remove each time a couple has intercourse.

How does the amount of hormone released through the NuvaRing compare to other hormonal contraceptive methods?

Male sterilization involves fewer risks for complications than female sterilization.

Where are intrauterine devices (IUDs) placed in a woman's body?

Explain how combination hormonal methods of contraception work. Identify three combined-hormonal contraceptive methods. Discuss the effectiveness rates, advantages and disadvantages to each.

Depo-Provera is a form of progestin injected into the muscle of a woman's arm or buttock that last for 3 month.

Differentiate between surgical and medical abortion and assuming a woman had decided to obtain an abortion, explain how she might decide which procedure would be best for her.

Discuss three factors that influence cross culture contraceptive use and give examples of how these factors relate to use or lack of use of specific contraceptive methods.