Question

coaching activity: reproductive choices

1. the methods of contraception are free or very low cost since there is no medicine or device involved. they require discipline and education about the timing of intercourse to be effective. the male condom, a method, has a low cost, but has to be put on and taken off by the man appropriately to prevent unintended pregnancy caused by sperm leaking out. women can use methods that are inserted into their bodies and cover the opening to the uterus, such as the cervical cap. it prevents the from traveling into the uterus and further on to the fallopian tubes. the birth control pill is the most commonly used kind of birth control in the united states and prevents ovulation, but must be taken every day. some iuds are examples of the method because they do not contain hormones. they have to be placed in the uterus by a physician and work by affecting the movement of sperm and egg and/or irritating the lining of the uterus so that a fertilized egg cant develop there. the vaginal ring, which some prefer so that they do not have to take a pill every day, is an example of the method. it releases estrogen and progestin continuously to prevent ovulation. the method is used most often by married women over 30 who know they dont want any more children. this is a permanent form of birth control that prevents pregnancy.

Explanation:

1. Behavioral methods of contraception are free or low - cost as they don't involve medicine or devices and rely on intercourse timing knowledge. The male condom is a barrier method. Women can use barrier methods like the cervical cap which blocks sperm. The birth - control pill is a hormonal method. Some IUDs are non - hormonal methods. The vaginal ring is a hormonal method. The surgical method is often used by older married women who don't want more children.

Answer:

1. Behavioral, barrier, barrier, sperm, hormonal, non - hormonal, hormonal, surgical