Question

In the table below, name and briefly describe a form of birth control that matches each description on the left. Some forms of birth control can be described by more than one characteristic.

Answer 1

involves hormones- The patch delivers hormones that stop an egg from being produced.

forms a barrier- Condoms keep semen with sperm from reaching the vagina.

involves use of spermicide- A diaphragm blocks sperm from the cervix, and spermicide slows movement of sperm.

protects against STIs- Condoms help keep partners' body fluids from coming into contact.

the most effective method- Abstinence, if total and continuous, is 100 percent effective against pregnancy and STIs.