Question 1

Women in developing countries have less of a need for contraception than those in more economically advantaged nations.

Accepted Answer

Women in developing countries often have a higher need for contraception due to factors like limited access to healthcare, higher rates of maternal mortality, and economic constraints that make family planning more critical.

Question 2

The progestin-only birth control pill works by inhibiting ovulation.

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Question 3

If a woman keeps a daily chart of changes in her vaginal secretions, she is probably practicing the standard days method of birth control.

Accepted Answer

The practice of keeping a daily chart of changes in vaginal secretions is more closely associated with the cervical mucus method (also known as the Billings ovulation method), which tracks changes in cervical mucus to determine fertile days, rather than the Standard Days Method, which tracks the length of the menstrual cycle to identify fertile days.

Question 4

Female condoms are packaged with lubricant already applied.

Accepted Answer

Female condoms are typically pre-lubricated to make them easier to use.

Question 5

The vaginal ring and the transdermal patch are both barrier methods of contraception.

Accepted Answer

The vaginal ring and the transdermal patch are hormonal methods of contraception, releasing hormones to prevent pregnancy, unlike barrier methods which physically block sperm from reaching the egg.

Question 6

IUDs are some of the least effective forms of contraception.

Accepted Answer

IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) are among the most effective forms of contraception, with a success rate of over 99% in preventing pregnancy.

Question 7

Women who use IUDs are more likely to switch methods of birth control after a year than women who use different forms of contraception.

Accepted Answer

Women who use IUDs tend to have higher continuation rates compared to other forms of contraception, meaning they are less likely to switch methods after a year.

Question 8

Blood clots, heart attacks, and liver tumors are rare but possible side effects of hormonal methods of birth control.

Accepted Answer

Hormonal methods of birth control, such as oral contraceptives, can increase the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and liver tumors, although these side effects are considered rare.

Question 9

All forms of emergency contraception are available only by prescription.

Accepted Answer

Some forms of emergency contraception, such as the morning-after pill (levonorgestrel), are available over the counter without a prescription in many countries.

Question 10

If a woman undergoes tubal sterilization, it will most likely have a negative effect on her sexual motivation.

Accepted Answer

Tubal sterilization generally does not affect a woman's hormonal balance or sexual function, so it is unlikely to have a negative effect on her sexual motivation.

Question 11

Serious complications are rare with the modern IUD.

Accepted Answer

Modern intrauterine devices (IUDs) are considered safe and effective forms of contraception, with serious complications such as infection or perforation occurring at a low rate.

Question 12

Missing even one dose of an oral contraceptive could result in a pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Missing a dose of an oral contraceptive can decrease its effectiveness, increasing the risk of pregnancy.

Question 13

Present research indicates that, other than the standard days method, fertility awareness methods are considerably less effective than most other birth control methods.

Accepted Answer

Fertility awareness methods rely on tracking the menstrual cycle to predict fertile days, which can be less reliable due to variations in cycles and human error, making them generally less effective compared to other methods like hormonal contraceptives or IUDs.

Question 14

Cervical barrier methods of contraception may need to be replaced after a woman gives birth or experiences a major change in weight.

Accepted Answer

Cervical barrier methods, such as diaphragms and cervical caps, are sized to fit. Significant changes in weight or the physical changes resulting from childbirth can alter the fit, necessitating reevaluation and possibly replacement to ensure continued effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

Question 15

Because Depo-Provera only contains progestin, estrogen-related side effects do not occur.

Accepted Answer

Depo-Provera is a progestin-only contraceptive, so it does not contain estrogen, which means that estrogen-related side effects, such as nausea and increased risk of blood clots, do not occur with its use.

Question 16

Female sterilization is easily reversed.

Accepted Answer

Female sterilization, typically involving tubal ligation, is considered a permanent form of birth control and is not easily reversed. Reversal procedures exist but are complex, expensive, and do not guarantee restored fertility.

Question 17

The failure rate of a contraceptive is defined as the number of women out of 100 who become pregnant by the end of the first year of using a particular method.

Accepted Answer

The failure rate of a contraceptive method is indeed measured by the number of pregnancies occurring among 100 women within the first year of using that method.

Question 18

The use of the IUD is best limited to women who are in monogamous relationships and do not have other risk factors for sexually transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

IUDs do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so they are often recommended for women in monogamous relationships where the risk of STIs is lower.

Question 19

In ancient Egypt, women placed dried crocodile dung next to the cervix to prevent conception.

Accepted Answer

Ancient Egyptian women used various substances as contraceptives, and one of the more unusual methods documented was placing dried crocodile dung near the cervix. This was believed to create an inhospitable environment for sperm, thus preventing conception.

Question 20

Oral and anal sex are types of "outercourse."

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Quiz 10: Contraception