True / False on contraception...

The pill helps you some cancers it? The IUD is it only for women who have had a child? The morning after pill is it 100% reliable? As many questions as you may be asking again then test your knowledge to counter misconceptions about contraception.

1. Pill makes you fat

False:
This bad reputation dates back to the 60's when the pill has made its appearance on the market. At the time, the doses of estrogen were significantly higher and could cause water retention. Today, the very low dose of estrogen and progestin next generation greatly reduce the risk of gaining weight. While some women take a few pounds at the beginning of the pill, it can result from a cons-indication for oral contraception.

2. The pill helps some cancers

False:
No study has shown that the pill increases the risk of developing breast cancer. In addition, the pill provides protection against cancers of the ovary, colon and endometrial cancer.

3. The morning after pill is 100% effective

False:
The effectiveness of the morning after pill is not complete: 95% if taking occurs within 24 hours after intercourse, 85% between 24 and 48 hours and 58% between 48 and 72 hours. Beyond three days, consult a doctor and do a pregnancy test if your period is delayed more than 5 days. Note that making emergency contraception is exceptional and does not replace other means of contraception. In addition, it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

4. The IUD may be prescribed for women who have never had children

True:
Gynecologists may recommend IUDs to nulliparous women (women who have not had children) if they have a steady partner and they can not take another method of contraception.

5. The hormonal IUD decreases the rules

True:
Unlike copper IUD may increase menstrual important and painful, the hormonal IUD reduces the duration or the abundance of rules, to delete some women.

6. The contraceptive patch is applied to any part of the body

False:
The patch should never be applied on the breasts because they are very sensitive to hormones.

7. The implant placement is painless

True:
Placement of the implant is done under local anesthesia and no pain should be felt.

8. Spermicides protect against sexually transmitted diseases

False:
Spermicides do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Only préservatis male and female can do.