The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
A) birth control pills and withdrawal.
B) birth control pills and male condoms.
C) birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots.
D) male condoms and withdrawal.
A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals
A) that ovulation has occurred.
B) the beginning of the menstrual cycle.
C) that fertilization has occurred.
D) the end of the current menstrual period.
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
A) They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant.
B) Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
C) All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions.
D) They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
A) major surgery involved.
B) general anesthetic used.
C) long recovery period required.
D) fear of decreased sexual performance.
Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill.
Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?
A) a fertility awareness method
B) withdrawal
C) female or male condoms
D) female or male sterilization
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