The following series of questions are multiple or true/false choices and are general questions that you should have answers to before you decide which form of birth control is right for you. The answers to the questions are in the following article along with links to supporting information. If you like this quiz, please let me know by posting a message in the discussion area. So, get your pen or pencil and some paper to jot down your answers and see how your knowledge of birth control ranks.
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.
b. Five different forms.
c. Eight different forms.
d. Six different forms.
2. What are the two forms of surgically performed birth control called?
a. vasotomey and tubalectomey
b. vascestomy and tubal cutterage
c. vasectomy and tubal ligation
d. vasotomey and tubal ligation
3. All forms of birth control will prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
a. True
b. False
4. The Rhythm method is just as effective as the pill or condom.
a. True
b. False
5. How many forms of birth control are available that you don't have to 'remember' to use?
a. None
b. One
c. Six
d. Three
6. There is no such thing as an effective 'natural' form of birth control.
a. True
b. False
7. I have to pay a lot to get effective birth control from a medical professional.
a. True
b. False
8. The withdrawal method's effectiveness is
a. 99.1% to 100% effective
b. 90% to 99% effective
c. 80% to 89% effective
d. less than 79% effective
9. If you are going to have intercourse, the most effective form of birth control, besides surgical methods, is
a. the IUD
b. the Depo-Provera shot or Norplant
c. the Pill
d. All are equally effective
10. Birth control side effects are something that my doctor or nurse will tell me about without my having to ask.
a. True
b. False
11. The effectiveness of barrier methods of birth control like the condom, diaphragm, and cervical cap are
a. 99.1% to 100%
b. 90% to 99%
c. 80% to 89%
d. between 70% and 99%
12. The effectiveness of the IUD is
a. 99.1% to 100%
b. 90% to 99%
c. 80% to 89%
d. between 70% and 79%
13. The effectiveness of the pill and mini-pill is
a. 99.1% to 100%
b. 90% to 99%
c. 80% to 89%
d. between 70% and 79%
14. The effectiveness of the surgical methods of birth control is
a. 99.1% to 100%
b. 90% to 99%
c. 80% to 89%
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