1.3 Contraception and Family Planning

• Family planning is the process of deciding when to have children and how many to have, often involving the use of contraception
• What is a key advantage of hormonal contraception?

  Highly effective
• What is a major disadvantage of natural contraception methods?

  Less effective
• What does barrier contraception protect against in addition to pregnancy?

  STIs
• What is required for natural contraception methods to be effective?

  Tracking menstrual cycle
• Contraception is only used for preventing pregnancy and has no other benefits.

  False
• Barrier methods like condoms protect against STIs.


  True
• Surgical contraceptive methods are easily reversible.

  False
• Contraception helps prevent unplanned pregnancies.

  True
• The effectiveness of a contraceptive method depends on consistent use.


  True
• What does contraception aim to prevent?

  Pregnancy
• Match the type of contraception with its methods:

  Hormonal ↔️ Birth control pills

  Barrier ↔️ Condoms

  Surgical ↔️ Vasectomy

  Natural ↔️ Rhythm method
• Surgical contraception methods, such as vasectomy, are considered permanent
• Match the hormonal contraceptive method with its example:

  Birth control pills ↔️ Oral medication

  Implants ↔️ Under-skin device

  Vaginal rings ↔️ Inserted into vagina
• Natural contraception methods have no side effects.


  True
• Match the contraceptive method with its primary advantage:

  Hormonal ↔️ Regulates periods

  Barrier ↔️ Protects against STIs

  Surgical ↔️ Permanent solution

  Natural ↔️ No side effects
• A disadvantage of hormonal contraceptive methods is that they require a prescription
• Surgical contraceptive methods are highly effective because they are permanent
• A disadvantage of natural methods is that they require tracking the menstrual cycle
• Match the contraceptive method with its typical use failure rate:

  Hormonal Methods ↔️ 6-12%

  Barrier Methods ↔️ 12-18%

  Surgical Methods ↔️ Less than 1%

  Natural Methods ↔️ 12-24%
• Some faiths like Catholicism prohibit artificial contraception because it interferes with the natural process of procreation
• What is the typical use failure rate used to measure the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

  Unintended pregnancy rate
• Some contraceptive methods may be less effective for certain individuals due to factors like body weight.


  True
• Match the ethical consideration with its opposing argument:

  Interferes with natural procreation ↔️ Promotes responsible family planning

  Violates religious doctrines ↔️ Reduces unintended pregnancies
• Family planning involves making informed decisions about the number and timing of children
• Contraception includes methods to block sperm or prevent ovulation.

  True
• Barrier methods are less effective if not used correctly.


  True
• Order the types of contraceptive methods from longest-term to shortest-term effectiveness:

  1️⃣ Surgical

  2️⃣ Hormonal

  3️⃣ Barrier

  4️⃣ Natural
• Surgical methods of contraception are highly effective because they are permanent
• Contraception plays a crucial role in preventing unplanned pregnancies
• What is an advantage of hormonal contraceptive methods?

  Regulate periods
• Why are barrier methods less effective if not used correctly?

  User error
• What is a major advantage of natural contraceptive methods?

  No side effects
• What is the typical use failure rate of hormonal methods?

  6-12%
• What is an ethical argument in favor of contraception?

  Responsible family planning
• What is the definition of family planning?

  Deciding when to have children
• What is one factor that affects the effectiveness of contraceptive methods requiring user action?

  Correct and consistent use
• What is one factor that can affect the effectiveness of all contraceptive methods?

  Individual biology
• Which religious perspective supports contraception for responsible family planning?

  Protestant
• What social and cultural factors can influence family planning decisions?

  Religious or moral objections