Nina Is Concerned About the Effectiveness of Depo-Provera as a Contraceptive

question 58

Multiple Choice

Nina is concerned about the effectiveness of Depo-Provera as a contraceptive device. What should you tell Nina about the failure rate?

• A)The failure rate is similar to that of the diaphragm.
• B)The failure rate is only about 7%.
• C)The failure rate is lower than the IUD but higher than oral contraceptives.
• D)The failure rate is similar to oral contraceptives.

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