Question 1

The ideal of 100% effective, reversible contraceptives for men and women-methods that also have no side effects and protect against sexually transmitted infections-will, unfortunately, not be available anytime in the foreseeable future.

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Despite ongoing research and development in the field of contraception, creating a method that is 100% effective, reversible, without side effects, and also offers protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) presents significant scientific and practical challenges that have not been overcome as of now.

Question 2

As long as a woman is nursing a baby, she will not ovulate.

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While breastfeeding can delay ovulation and menstruation, it is not a guaranteed method of contraception. Some women may not ovulate for weeks or months after giving birth, especially if they are exclusively breastfeeding, but others may begin ovulating even while breastfeeding.

Question 3

Explain how intrauterine devices work.

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Question 4

What methods are available for emergency contraception? How available do you believe these should be for teens? Unmarried adults?

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Question 5

List the sterilization procedures available to women and their advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 6

The movement of the water from douching may actually prevent sperm from reaching the opening of the cervix.

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Douching can actually spread infections into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and it does not prevent sperm from reaching the cervix or act as a method of contraception.

Question 7

Describe how to use a male condom and explain the advantages and disadvantages of this method of birth control.

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Question 8

Describe three different types of oral contraceptives and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using this method of birth control.

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Question 9

Explain why the withdrawal method is ineffective.

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Question 10

Describe three future contraceptive use possibilities for both men and women.

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Question 11

Briefly discuss three methods of birth control based on the menstrual cycle, outlining how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Question 12

Describe the sterilization procedure available to men and its advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 13

Sterilization is recommended only for those who desire a permanent method of birth control.

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Sterilization is considered a permanent method of birth control, recommended for individuals who are certain they do not want to have children in the future.

Question 14

Transcervical sterilization is a more medically complicated procedure than tubal sterilization.

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Transcervical sterilization is generally considered less medically complicated than tubal sterilization because it is a non-surgical procedure that can be performed without general anesthesia and does not require incisions or cutting through the abdomen.

Question 15

Describe the different types of cervical barriers, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Question 16

Discuss the history of contraceptive use in the United States.

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Question 17

Describe the vaginal ring, transdermal patch, and contraceptive implant, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using these methods of birth control.

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Question 18

If you had the financial resources, in what area would you concentrate your research and development efforts for future contraceptive methods?

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Question 19

Taking the female point of view, describe how one could involve one's partner in making shared birth control decisions.

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Question 20

Taking the male point of view, describe how one could involve one's partner in making shared birth control decisions.

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Quiz 10: Contraception