Birth Control and Pregnancy 

Birth Control and Pregnancy

1.If you have a need for contraception, which of the following methods would you be most likely to consider?  Select up to five and list the advantages and disadvantages of each:

Abstinence; cervical cap; coitus interruptus; condom  (female); condom (male); Depo-Provera; diaphragm;  fertility awareness; IUD; oral contraceptive pills;  Ortho Evra patch; sterilization (female); sterilization  (male); vaginal foam, film, cream, jelly, or suppository; vaginal ring; vaginal sponge.

2.You think you may be pregnant and you want to obtain confirmation of your condition. Which of the following action(s) would you take?

• Ask a friend or parent what to do

• Purchase a self-diagnostic pregnancy test kit

• Consult a pharmacist

• Read a self-help book

• Use the Internet (what type of sites?)

• Immediately consult a physician

• Contact Planned Parenthood  • Other (specify): _________