Question

Select the incorrect option regarding birth control methods.

• A. Natural method of birth control: periodic abstinence
• B. Barrier method in males: diaphragms
• C. Barrier method in females: cervical caps
• D. IUD: LNG-20

Answer 1

The correct option is B Barrier method in males: diaphragms

There are several methods of birth control.

1. Natural methods of birth control: periodic abstinence, lactational amenorrhea and withdrawal or coitus interruptus.

2. Barrier methods in males: condoms.
Barrier methods in females: condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults

3. Intrauterine devices (IUDs): Lippes loop, CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375, progestasert, LNG-20.

LNG-20 is a hormone releasing IUD.

Diaphragms are barriers used by females to cover the cervix.
They prevent the entry of sperms into the female reproductive tract.