Many of you know that I was a Science Teacher and there are few things I love more in life than giving and taking quizzes! So, for a fun Seven Quick Takes, I’ve designed a seven question quiz on birth control. I challenge you to take the quiz, without cheating on the Internet! Answers will be revealed on Saturday.

1. Which of the following is not a side effect associated with oral contraceptives?

a. decreased libido

b. weight gain

c. mood disorders

d. increased acne

2. The oral contraceptive _______ has been the subject of numerous wrongful death claims, but the FDA, in 2012,  has ruled that the only change needed in the drug is a label change.

a. OrthoTriCyclen

b. Yaz

c. Seasonale

d. Mircette

3. Oral Contraceptives are connected with:

a. an increased risk of heart attack and stroke

b. an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis

c. an increased risk of breast, cervical and liver cancers

d. all of the above

4. Oral Contraceptives cure:

a. Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

b. Endometriosis

c. Uterine Fibroids

d. None of the Above

5. _______ act by altering the uterine environment by producing a foreign body reaction.

a. Diaphrams

b. Female Condoms

c. Cervical Sponges

d. IUDs

6. Healthy Sperm can remain viable for approx. ____ day(s), while an egg, once released is viable for approx ____ day(s).

a. 5; 1

b. 1; 5

c. 4; 7

d. 7; 4

7. Where can you go to learn about non-hormonal, non- drug, non-invasive fertility control options?

a. www.iusenfp.com

b. www.ccli.org

c. www.tcoyf.com

d. all of the above

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