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Round latex caps with coil springs fitted deep in the vagina on the mouth of the uterus.

Which barrier method is being described here?

A

Male Condom

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B

Sperm-killing agents

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C

Diaphragms

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
Diaphragms

Diaphragm are round latex caps with coil springs. These caps are fitted deep in the vagina, on the mouth of the cervix. These caps prevent the entry of sperms into the uterus.

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Q. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

A. Barrier methods are available for both males and females
B. In barrier methods, ovum and sperms are prevented from physically meeting with the help of barriers
C. Condoms are made of thin rubber/latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract
D. Both the male and the female condoms are reusable, can be self–inserted and thereby gives privacy to the user
E. Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover cervix during coitus. These barriers are disposable.

Male condoms are made up of latex, prevents sperms from being deposited in the vagina and does not help in preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

Q. Read the following statements and select the option having both incorrect statements.
(i) Condoms decrease sperm motility.
(ii) Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are for both males and females.
(iii) IUDs are inserted by-expert nurses.
(iv) Sterilisation is a terminal method to prevent further pregnancy.

Q. Categorise the given birth control methods into three groups with proper heads.

Cervical caps, Vasectomy, Cu T, Tubectomy,
Diaphragms, Condoms, Lippes Loop

Q. Assertion :Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are barriers made of rubber. Reason: Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are inserted into the male reproductive tract during coitus.

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