1True or false: You cannot get pregnant if you have sex while menstruating.
True. There are no eggs in the uterus at that time.
False. Conception unlikely but still possible.
2True or false: You can still get pregnant if your partner withdraws before ejaculating.
True. Pre-ejaculation is real!
False. No ejaculation, no conception.
3Protection comes first! Which is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmitted infections?
IUD
Oral contraceptive
Condom
Hormonal injection
4True or false: Although the pill is the most effective at preventing conception when used properly, using it for too long can result in infertility.
True. The body loses its ability to conceive with too many artificial hormones.
False. There is no time limit for using the pill.
5True or false: If a woman was raped, her body will naturally “shut down” conception.
True. The body works in mysterious ways.
False. This is so scientifically wrong.
6The pill is one of the most popular methods of birth control. What actually happens with these oral contraceptives?
Uterine lining prevents implantation of possibly fertilized eggs.
Fertilized eggs are aborted and disintegrated.
Mucus creates a shield over the cervix, preventing sperm from entering the uterus.
7Although most contraceptives are temporary, some are meant to last forever. Which is NOT used as a permanent method of contraception?
Vasectomy
Hysterectomy
Tubal ligation
8IUDs were off the market for a while in the U.S. due to health problems. But new IUD models are safe, over 99 percent effective, and growing in popularity. Which is NOT a type of IUD?
Copper
Barrier
Hormonal
9The patch is a highly effective method of birth control that needs to be replaced weekly. Which hormones does it release into the body?
Progestin and testosterone
Estrogen and testosterone
Estrogen and progestin
10The vaginal ring is also an effective hormonal contraceptive. How often does it need to be replaced?