Contraception

Question 1

State the different types of methods of contraception

Answer 1

Natural, mechanical, hormonal and surgical

Question 2

State a natural method

Answer 2

Withdrawal

Question 3

State a mechanical method

Answer 3

Condoms

Question 4

State a hormonal method

Answer 4

The combined pill

Question 5

State a surgical method

Answer 5

Intrauterine devices

Question 6

Advantages and disadvantages of withdrawal

Answer 6

Advantages:
No side effects, free, acceptable to religious groups
Disadvantages:
Poor reliability, time and effort, self control

Question 7

Advantages and disadvantages of condoms

Answer 7

Advantages:
Easy to buy, protection against STIs, cheap
Disadvantages:
Affects spontaneity

Question 8

Advantages and disadvantages of the combined pill

Answer 8

Advantages:
Reliable, regular periods, reduced risk of cancer
Disadvantages:
Prescription required, side effects

Question 9

Advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine devices

Answer 9

Advantages:
Effective, long lasting, easily reversed
Disadvantages:
Must be inserted by a doctor, can cause pain, no protection against STIs

Question 10

Ethical issues associated with birth control

Answer 10

Some Christian faiths believe that the only acceptable method of family planning is abstinence from intercourse.