Contraception

Question 1

Top Three US Methods

Answer 1

1. Traditional Pill (17.1%)
2. Tubal sterilization (16.5%)
3. Male Condom (10.2%)

Question 2

Theoretical Failure Rate

Answer 2

failure rate given perfect use of the method of contraception (no human error)

Question 3

Typical Failure Rate

Answer 3

the “Real-world” failure rate (including human error)

Question 4

Contraceptives’ Rates

Answer 4

Implant has lowest rate (.05% for both); male condom has the highest rate (2% th 18% typ)

Question 5

Basic Methods of Birth Control

Answer 5

1. Barrier - condom, diaphragm
2. Behavioral - withdrawal, fertility awareness
3. Hormonal - pill, vaginal ring, patches, implants
4. IUD
5. Surgical

Question 6

Fertility Awareness

Answer 6

• Typical failure rate (20-25%)

- Calendar based on past menstrual cycle, basal body temp, cervical mucus

Question 7

Other Behavioral Methods

Answer 7

Withdrawal, outercourse, lactational amenorrhea

Question 8

Barrier Methods

Answer 8

Male condom, female condom, cervical cap, diaphragm , spermicide alone

Question 9

Diaphragm

Answer 9

Theoretical = 6%
Typical = 16-20%

Question 10

Cervical Cap

Answer 10

Theoretical = 9%
Typical = 18%

Question 11

Male Condom

Answer 11

Theoretical = 2%
Typical = 15%

Question 12

Female Condom

Answer 12

Theoretical = 5%
Typical = 21%

Question 13

Spermicide

Answer 13

Theoretical = 6-18%
Typical = 16-30%

Question 14

Hormonal Contraceptives

Answer 14

Oral contraceptives (pills), patches, vaginal rings, implants, Depo-Provera

Question 15

Combination Pill

Answer 15

Theoretical = .1%
Typical = 3-8%

Question 16

IUD

Answer 16

Theoretical = .2-1.5%
Typical = .2-2%

Question 17

Vasectomy/Tubal ligation

Answer 17

Theoretical = .1-.5%
Typical = .15-.5%