1. Contraceptives and Teenage Pregnancy
Twenty Questions
Contraceptives and Teenage Pregnancy

2. Twenty Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

3. 1. Give 1 reason why condoms should not be stored in the heat.
More likely to become damaged
More likely to break while in use due to breaking down of the latex

4. 2. What are 3 types of Hormonal Conraceptives?
Oral Contraceptive Pills (Birth Control Pills)
Contraceptive Implants
The Patch
Nuva Ring
Depo Provera (Injection)

5. 3. List 3 reasons why you should practice abstinence.
Only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy
Prevents Sexually Transmitted Infections
Support personal, moral, or religious beliefs and values
Focusing on work or education
Has no side effects
Waiting to find the right partner

6. 4. True or False: The risk of developing cancer of the cervix is doubled in women who begin sexual activity before age 17
True
The cervix of a young teen, pregnant for the first time is small and tightly closed and especially liable to damage on dilation.

7. 5. List 2 side effects of Hormonal Contraceptives
High Blood Pressure
Blood Clots
Weight Gain
Mood Swings

8. 6. Which contraceptive method prevents pregnancy for up to 3 months?
Depo-Provera

9. 7. What is the substance that kills sperm?
Spermicidal

10. 8. List the 3 types of barrier contraceptive methods.
Male condoms
Diaphragm
Cervical Cap

11. 9. True or False: Cervical Caps and Diaphragms prevent the transmission of STI’s
The cervical cap does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) . Couples having sex must always use condoms along with the cervical cap to protect against STIs.
Abstinence (not having sex) is the only method that always prevents pregnancy and STIs.

12. 10. What is the most common contraceptive method other than abstinence?
Birth Control Pills

13. 11. Which type of condom prevents pregnancy, but not STI’s?
Natural Skin Condoms
Contain natural pores that viruses can pass through

14. 12. What are the hormones in birth control pills?
Estrogen
Progestin

15. 13. Name 1 contraceptive method that requires a prescription.
Birth Control Pills
Diaphragm
Cervical Cap

16. 14. Why do condoms fail?
Not used correctly and consistently

17. 15. What is cut and sealed shut during a Vasectomy?
Vas Deferens

18. 16. What are 2 surgical contraceptive methods?
Vasectomy
Tubal Ligation

19. 17. Name 3 resources where you can get information about contraceptives?
The Internet
Books
Health Care Providers
Clinics

20. 18. What can condoms be made of?
Latex
Polyurethane
Natural Skin

21. 19. Give 1 reason why withdrawal is unreliable.
A small amount of semen is released prior to ejaculation
If a guy ejaculates close to the outside of the vagina, the sperm can swim up into the vagina.

22. 20. List 3 additional reasons why a female can be prescribed to the birth control pill.
Irregular menstrual cycle
Severe cramps
Acne