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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which of the following is an advantage to using "combination pills" -- birth control pills that contain both the hormones estrogen and progestin?
  1. protection from ovarian and endometrial cancer
  2. prevention from ectopic pregnancy
  3. less severe premenstrual symptoms
  4. all of the above
2. All women who use birth control pills are at increased risk of having a heart attack.
  1. true
  2. false
3. Women who use birth control pills have an increased risk for cervical cancer because:
  1. they generally have fewer visits to a health care professional for screening tests (like Pap smears)
  2. estrogen promotes the growth of existing lesions
  3. they have more sexual partners and therefore are more likely to contract human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause of cervical cancer
  4. All of the above may explain the link but the relationship between cervical cancer and birth control pills remains to be defined
4. Some brands of birth control pills that are used on a daily basis for pregnancy protection can be used as emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) if:
  1. they are taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex
  2. the package label indicates emergency use
  3. the amount of estrogen in the pill is high enough
  4. under no condition can you use regular pills as ECPs
5. Which of the following days of a pill cycle are the worst days to miss a pill in terms of increasing your risk for pregnancy?
  1. day one
  2. day 14
  3. day 21
  4. a and c

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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