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Birth control quiz: Test your knowledge about the different types of contraception

You’ve probably considered using birth control at some point in your life. In fact, research from the United States shows that almost every woman (99%) aged 1544 has used some form of contraception before. That’s a lot!

You already know that birth control can have a big impact on your life, whether you’re using it to prevent a pregnancy or for another reason, such as managing a medical condition. But what do you really know about contraception itself, from the different types available to the effectiveness of each method? Take our fun quiz to test your knowledge. Who knows, you might even learn something that could change your life for the better!

Disclaimer: This quiz is designed to help you learn more about hormonal and nonhormonal birth control methods, but it is for educational purposes only. There are many different types and brands of birth control that might work slightly differently from one another. Equally, each form of birth control can affect individuals differently. If you have any questions or concerns about which birth control method is right for you, always contact your health care provider for advice.

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Which of these is a hormonal birth control method?

External (male) and internal (female) condoms
The birth control shot
Sterilization
Withdrawal method
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Which of the following is the most effective birth control method for preventing pregnancy?

Spermicide
External condoms
The implant
IUDs
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What is a barrier method of birth control?

A method that stops sperm from entering your uterus
A method that stops you from ovulating
A method that stops sperm from being released by a penis
A method that prevents sex from taking place
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What’s the difference between the minipill and the combined pill?

The minipill is much smaller than the combined pill.
You only take the minipill once a month, but you take the combined pill every day.
The minipill only contains progestin, while the combined pill contains progestin and estrogen.
The minipill is one pill that you take every day, while the combined pill refers to two pills that you take every day.
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How long can a copper IUD stay in your uterus before it needs to be removed?

10 years
1 year
3 years
6 months
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Which of the following forms of contraception won’t affect ovulation?

Cervical caps
Diaphragms
Both of the above
Neither of the above
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Which form of birth control can also be used as emergency contraception?

Male condoms
IUDs
Spermicide
Cervical caps
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How effective is the withdrawal method?

About 70% effective
About 90% effective
About 30% effective
About 80% effective
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What parts of the body is the birth control shot usually injected into?

Your stomach
Your lower leg
Your upper thigh or arm
Your left or right foot
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How often are external condoms thought to slip or break during sex?

5% of the time
2% of the time
Never
10% of the time
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Which birth control method do you need to see a health care provider for?

IUDs
The sponge
External condoms
Spermicide
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You scored:
Phew! When it comes to birth control, there’s a lot of information to take in, so hopefully this quiz has helped you make sense of all the options available.

If you want to learn even more about the different types of birth control methods available, as well as how they work and how effective they can be, you can find a whole range of informative articles here. And don’t forget that you can use an app like Flo to track any symptoms you may have or chat with other users about their experiences using birth control.

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Well done! From condoms to cervical caps, you’re clearly an ace when it comes to knowledge about birth control.

If you want to learn even more about the different types of birth control methods available, as well as how they work and how effective they can be, you can find a whole range of informative articles here. And don’t forget that you can use an app like Flo to track any symptoms you may have or chat with other users about their experiences using birth control.

Next level of knowledge and insights

Accurate cycle predictions and knowledge of 100+ medical professionals at your disposal.

How Flo can help me?

With over 100+ medical experts, Flo supports women during their entire reproductive lives and provides curated cycle and ovulation tracking, personalized health insights, expert tips, and a fully closed community for women to share their questions and concerns.

Over 240 million people have downloaded Flo, and 48 million people use it on a monthly basis, which makes Flo the most popular women’s health app globally.

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