Chapter 6: Birth Control - Fill in the Blanks

Question 1

Withdrawal is not a highly effective method of birth control because of secretions from ____.

Answer 1

the Cowper’s glands

Question 2

After a vasectomy, a man is not sterile until ____.

Answer 2

he has had 12 to 16 ejaculations

Question 3

If a woman’s shortest recorded menstrual cycle is 25 days and her longest is 31 days. by the calendar method she should abstain from intercourse from day ____ to day ____.

Answer 3

1. 7

2. 20

Question 4

Women’s basal body temperature ____ 24 to 72 hours after ovulation.

Answer 4

rises slightly

Question 5

Women’s cervical mucus becomes ____ at the time of ovulation.

Answer 5

clear and slippery

Question 6

Rubber condoms should not be used in combination with ____ lubricants.

Answer 6

oil-based

Question 7

The IUD is regarded as a safe contraceptive method for women ____.

Answer 7

who are not at high risk for STIs

Question 8

Three nonprescription barrier types of contraception are the ____, ____, and the ____.

Answer 8

1. male condom
2. female condom
3. contraceptive sponge, Lea’s Shield

Question 9

Three birth control techniques that offer women some protection against STIs are ____, ____, and ____.

Answer 9

1. the male condom
2. the female condom
3. the diaphragm

Question 10

In cases of unprotected intercourse, pregnancy may be avoided within the first few days by ____.

Answer 10

using emergency contraception

Question 11

Sperm can live in a Fallopian tube for as long as ____.

Answer 11

5 days

Question 12

The best way to avoid an unwanted pregnancy is ____.

Answer 12

to abstain from sex