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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Emergency contraception is:
  1. the same as the French abortion pill, RU-486
  2. not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but clinicians can prescribe it anyway
  3. safe for all women to use
  4. none of the above
2. Which of the following will increase the risk of condom breakage?
  1. using KY jelly as a lubricant
  2. carrying condoms in the glove compartment of your car
  3. using a condom along with a spermicide
  4. choosing a ribbed condom rather than a plain one
3. Which of the following can be put into place hours in advance and left in place hours after having sex?
  1. a diaphragm
  2. a condom
  3. a birth control pill
  4. none
4. IUDs prevent pregnancy by:
  1. aborting a fertilized egg
  2. creating a hostile environment for sperm
  3. stopping ovulation
  4. thickening the mucous lining of the vagina so sperm can't travel through the cervix
5. Which of the following is the only contraceptive method that will reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
  1. a condom
  2. vaginal ring
  3. birth control pills
  4. an IUD

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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