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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A November 21, 2008

Test Your Knowledge about Contraception

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Emergency contraception is an appropriate form of routine birth control.
  1. True
  2. False
2. Which of the following is required during an Essure permanent birth control procedure?
  1. General anesthesia
  2. Surgical incision
  3. Admittance to the hospital or outpatient surgical center
  4. None of the above
3. In addition to protecting you from pregnancy, oral contraceptives can also do which of the following:
  1. Reduce your risk of breast cancer
  2. Reduce the incidence of hot flashes
  3. Increase your risk of endometrial cancer
  4. Put you into menopause early
4. How does a progesterone-only birth control pill work?
  1. By preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus
  2. By rendering sperm infertile
  3. By changing the mucus environment of the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg
  4. By stopping ovulation
5. Once a woman has reached menopause, she no longer has to worry about sexually transmitted infections.
  1. True
  2. False
6. Which of the following is the only contraceptive method that will reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
  1. a condom
  2. vaginal ring
  3. birth control pills
  4. an IUD
7. Which is the most common form of contraception used by women 35 and older?
  1. Oral contraceptives
  2. Sterilization
  3. Diaphragm
  4. Condom

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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