Exam 5: Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy

Jessica is using a new type of contraceptive that is used like a diaphragm but does not need to be fitted by a health professional.What is the name of this contraceptive?

Oral contraceptives should be taken at approximately the same time each day.

After a vasectomy, a man is not considered to be infertile until he has submitted two semen samples after three months.This is to make sure that _____.

About _____ percent of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned.

An advantages of the hormonal implant is that it _____.

How do condoms work to prevent pregnancy?

.An advantage of the female condom is it _____.

Discuss some of the lifestyle issues that need to be taken into consideration when choosing a method of contraception.

When used correctly, the male condom is placed over _____.

Arianna is using a new oral contraceptive called Seasonale.How many days does she take the pills with hormones?

A birth control method in which unprotected sexual intercourse is avoided on the days a woman is assumed to be ovulating is called the _____.

Max and Mimi are using a method of birth control that requires Mimi to carefully observe changes in the secretions from her cervix to predict ovulation.This couple is using the _____ method.

In the late 1800s, the only form of birth control available to most people was the rhythm method.

What are immunocontraceptives?

_____ is any process or means of preventing sperm cells from fertilizing an ovum.

Why is it recommended that only polyurethane or latex condoms be used to protect against pregnancy and STIs?

Couples who are able to communicate effectively about contraception are more likely to use it consistently.

A disadvantage of using oral contraceptives is that they _____.

The female condom should be used at the same time as a male condom.

The female condom may be inserted up to _____ hours before intercourse.