 | Chapter Objectives
After completing this chapter, the student will be able to:
Explain how contraceptives work and how to interpret information about a contraceptive method's effectiveness, risks, and benefits. |
 |  |  | List the most popular contraceptives and discuss their advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness. |
 |  |  | Choose a method of contraception based on the needs of the user and the safety and effectiveness of the method. |
 |  |  | Describe the history, current legal status and debate over abortion in the United States. |
 |  |  | Describe the methods of abortion available in the United States. |
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