Questions and Answers All
Correct
Contraceptive methods under development for women include all but which one of the
following?
- Microbiocides that stop STD transmission
- Gynefix, a new IUD with fewer side effects
- One-size-fits-all diaphragms
- Testosterone injections - Answer- Testosterone injections
Which of the following statements regarding miscarriage is false?
- The majority of miscarriages occur within the first trimester of pregnancy.
- About 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.
- An early miscarriage may appear as a heavier-than-usual menstrual flow.
- A miscarriage is usually predictive of unsuccessful future pregnancies. - Answer- A
miscarriage is usually predictive of unsuccessful future pregnancies.
Medical abortions ________.
- Use medications to produce an abortion in the first seven weeks of pregnancy
- Are 92-98% effective and can be administered at a doctor's office
- Are safer than surgical procedures
- All of the above are true. - Answer- All of the above are true.
Most elective abortions are performed ________. - Answer- Before 12 weeks
A first trimester abortion: - Answer- Has little effect on subsequent pregancies
Research suggests all of the following are true except ________.
- Most women are at low risk for future psychological problems related to having had an
abortion