How do Contraceptives Work?

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Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable
sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And
how does each one work? NW Hunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives.

1. What has to happen before pregnancy can occur?  

  
A ​A female egg has to grow in the ovary  
B ​A female needs to release several eggs  
​C ​A male sperm and a female egg must meet in the Fallopian tubes  
D ​A sperm cell must meet the egg in the cervix  
  
  
2. Methods of contraception can be placed into how many categories according to 
their general action?  
A ​2  B ​3 ​C ​6  D ​8  
 
 
3. Methods of contraception are designed: 
A. For females only 
B. For males only 
C. That females and males have an equal number of options.  
D. ​That females have the most options 
 
4. Once a person chooses a type of contraceptive: 
A. The method will always work every time 
B. The method chosen is the only one needed during one’s lifetime 
C. Changes in lifestyle and circumstances may warrant a change in method 
D. There is no chance of pregnancy during its use 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. An added benefit of certain “BLOCK” methods of contraception is: 
 
A. Protection from several sexually transmitted diseases 
B. More effective rates of pregnancy prevention 
C. You can buy them without a doctor’s prescription 
D. Both A) and B) 

E. Both A) and C) 

6. How does the effectiveness rate differ from the usage rate of contraceptives? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. What are some of the factors that influence the choice of a particular 
contraceptive? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Why do the side effects from contraceptives almost exclusively affect women?