INTERPRETATIONS - THE BIRTH CONTROL QUIZ ANSWERS

These answers are only intended as a guide. Print out your answers and bring them with you to your exam so that we may explain your choices in detail. Choosing a birth control method is much more complex than one-line answers. We can help you decide what birth control issues are more and less important to you ... Come in to a clinic and let us help you choose the method that is right for YOU!

1. YES - CONDOMS and SPERMICIDES (easily purchased/no prescription needed). We can set you up with these before you leave the clinic so you'll have protection right away.

NO - If you don't wait until the last minute to think about birth control, your options of birth control methods are very open concerning this question.

2. YES - You may wish to choose a method other than DIAPHRAGMS< SPERMICIDES or CONDOMS, as these must be used just before sex.

NO - If you do not mind taking care of your birth control method just before sex, your options are very open concerning this question.

3. YES or NO - There are a lot of rumors and misconceptions about birth control. Come in to the clinics so we can explain the new, safe methods of birth control.

4. YES or NO - Most new and improved methods of birth control keep weight gain to a minimum, and some can even help PREVENT acne and cancer! Come in and we'll explain these to you.

5. YES - ABSTINENCE is the only sure method. CONDOMS provide the most protection. SPERMICIDES are a good second choice.

NO - This must mean you're in a long-term monogamous relationship. Your birth control options are very open concerning this question.

6. YES or NO - Fees at our clinics are based on your ability to pay - no one is turned away.

7. YES - STERILIZATION (this is irreversible!), THE PILL, THE PATCH or INJECTIONS, or a DIAPHRAGM/CONDOM/SPERMICIDE combination are good long-term methods.

NO - You may wish to choose a method other than STERILIZATION (this is irreversible!), or INJECTIONS, or THE PILL. These are generally long-term commitments.

8. YES - You can bring your partner with you so you can choose a birth control method together.

NO - We will discuss which birth control methods are best for YOU, and keep it confidential.

9. YES - Your Birth control choices are very open concerning this question. Come in to our clinic and we'll help you decide what's best for you.

NO - You may wish to choose a method other than THE PILL. Using the pill means a commitment from you to take it faithfully everyday. Come in to the clinic and we'll help you decide the method that is best for your lifestyle.

10. YES or NO - Our staff is friendly and professional. We are here to help you, and to explain your birth control options to you.

REMEMBER TO PRINT OUT YOUR RESULTS... WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR ANSWERS IN MORE DETAIL AT THE CLINICS!