Question 8
What are the different methods of contraception?
Question 8
What are the different methods of contraception?
Contraceptive methods can be broadly divided into the following types:
1. Natural method: It involves avoiding the chances of the meeting of sperms and ovum. In this method, the sexual act is avoided from day 10th to 17th of the menstrual cycle because, during this period, ovulation is expected and therefore, the chances of fertilisation are very high.
2. Barrier method: In this method, the fertilisation of ovum and sperm is prevented with the help of barriers. Barriers are available for both males and females. Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber called latex that is used to cover penis in males and vagina in females. Further methods in the form of the diaphragm, cervical caps are also available that can be used by females.
3. Oral contraceptives: In this method, tablets or drugs are taken orally. These contain small doses of hormones that prevent the release of eggs and thus fertilisation cannot occur.
4. Implants and surgical methods: Contraceptive devices such as the Loop or Copper-T are placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Some surgical methods can also be used to block the gamete transfer. It includes the blocking of vas deferens to prevent the transfer of sperms. This is known as vasectomy. Similarly, fallopian tubes of the female can be blocked so that the egg will not reach the uterus. This is known as tubectomy.
Contraceptive methods can be broadly divided into the following types:
1. Natural method: It involves avoiding the chances of the meeting of sperms and ovum. In this method, the sexual act is avoided from day 10th to 17th of the menstrual cycle because, during this period, ovulation is expected and therefore, the chances of fertilisation are very high.
2. Barrier method: In this method, the fertilisation of ovum and sperm is prevented with the help of barriers. Barriers are available for both males and females. Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber called latex that is used to cover penis in males and vagina in females. Further methods in the form of the diaphragm, cervical caps are also available that can be used by females.
3. Oral contraceptives: In this method, tablets or drugs are taken orally. These contain small doses of hormones that prevent the release of eggs and thus fertilisation cannot occur.
4. Implants and surgical methods: Contraceptive devices such as the Loop or Copper-T are placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Some surgical methods can also be used to block the gamete transfer. It includes the blocking of vas deferens to prevent the transfer of sperms. This is known as vasectomy. Similarly, fallopian tubes of the female can be blocked so that the egg will not reach the uterus. This is known as tubectomy.
