Question

(a) List any four characteristics of an ideal contraceptive.

(b) Name two intra-uterine contraceptive devices that affect the motility of sperms. [3]

Answer 1

(a) Characteristics of an ideal contraceptives are as follow : [0.5 mark for each point]

(i) It should be user friendly.
(ii) Reversible
(iii) No or least side effects.
(iv) It should be easily available.
(v) It should not interfere with sexual intercourse. or the desire of the user (any four can be written)

(b) Two intrauterine devices that affect the motility of sperms are: [0.5+0.5]

(i) Copper releasing IUDs (CUT, CU7).

(ii) Hormone releasing IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20).

(iii) Multiload 375 (any two can be written)