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List any four methods of contraception used by humans. How does their use have a direct effect on the health and prosperity of a family?

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The following are the four methods of contraception used by humans:

(i) Natural method: It involves avoiding the chances of meeting of the sperm and the ovum. In this method, the sexual act is avoided from day 10th to day 17th of the menstrual cycle because during this period, ovulation is expected; therefore, the chances of fertilisation are very high.

(ii) Barrier method: In this method, fertilisation of the ovum and sperm is prevented with the help of barriers. Barriers are available for both males and females. Condoms, which are made of thin rubber, are used to cover the penis in males and the vagina in females

Effects of contraception on the health and prosperity of a family:

(i) It helps in preventing unwanted pregnancies.

(ii) It prevents the chances of frequent pregnancies, which otherwise affect the health of females.

(iii) It helps in family planning by controlling the number of children in a family, thus reducing the chances of poverty.

(iv) It also reduces the chances of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.

In this way, birth control methods play an important role in the health and prosperity of a family


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