1. How many different forms of birth control are available from your doctor? (This does not include birth control that you can purchase at the drug store.)
a. Three different forms. (0)
b. Five different forms. (2)
c. Eight different forms. (6)
d. Six different forms. (4)
The types of birth control available from your doctor include the pill, the mini-pill, the IUD, Norplant, Injectables (Depo-Provera & Lunelle), the Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, and Surgical birth control.
2. What are the two forms of surgically performed birth control called?
a. vasotomey and tubalectomey (0)
b. vascestomy and tubal cutterage (2)
c. vasectomy and tubal ligation (6)
d. vasotomey and tubal ligation (4)
A vasectomy is when the male's Vas Deferens is cut so that the sperm can not travel out into the seminal fluids. A tubal ligation is when the female's fallopian tubes are cut so the sperm can not reach the egg after ovulation.
3. All forms of birth control will prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
a. True (0)
b. False (6)
Only condoms (both male and female) will prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
4. The Rhythm method is just as effective as the pill or condom.
a. True (0)
b. False (6)
The Rhythm method is only about 60% effective, 80% if used perfectly.
5. How many forms of birth control are available that you don't have to 'remember' to use?
a. None (0)
b. One (4)
c. Six (2)
d. Three (6)
Norplant, Depo-Provera and the IUD are the only current forms of birth control that you don't have to 'remember' to take daily or use each time you have sex. You do have to 'remember' to get a Lunelle shot each month
6. There is no such thing as an effective 'natural' form of birth control.
a. True (0)
b. False (6)
There is an effective 'natural' form of birth control. The Fertility Awareness Method is up to 97% effective if used correctly.
7. I have to pay a lot to get effective birth control from a medical professional.
a. True (0)
b. False (6)
Contact your local women's health clinic, or Planned Parenthood office for effective birth control. The cost of the birth control is based on your income or by donation.
8. The withdrawal method's effectiveness is
a. 99.1% to 100% effective (0)
b. 90% to 99% effective (2)
