7.13 Health: Preventing Preganancy

Which of the following is true about condoms?

Both male and female condoms are effective in protecting against STDs.

Which of the following is not true about hormonal methods of contraception?

Hormonal contraceptives offer highly effective protection against STDs.

Which of the following is not true about the group of birth control strategies collectively known as natural family planning?

If carefully practiced, it is almost 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.

Which of the following statements is not true about abstinence?

It is expensive and requires a doctor's permission.

Which of the following is true about withdrawal as a method of birth control?

It is ineffective because fluid released from the male's penis before ejaculation contains sperm.

Among the following statements about different methods of birth control, which is not true?

Spermicides, used on their own without a barrier method such as a diaphragm, effectively prevent pregnancy because the chemicals kill all the millions of sperm released in the male's ejaculation.

Which of the following is not true about male condoms?

They can be washed and reused.

If strictly practiced, which of the following methods of birth control is 100 percent effective?

abstinence

Which of the following is NOT effective in preventing pregnancy?

douching after intercourse

Which of the following is not a barrier method of contraception?

sterilization