Question

What happens if unwanted pregnancy is noticed? Suggest a method to get rid of it? In future, how can such pregnancies be prevented/avoided by the couple?

Answer 1

Fertilization in human beings

1. It is the process of fusion of sperm and egg cell to form a zygote.
2. It occurs inside the oviduct or fallopian tube.
3. A zygote developes into an embryo.
4. The implantation and development of an embryo in the womb of a female to form a baby is called pregnancy.

Outcomes of unwanted pregnancy

1. It may raise health issues for the mother if the mother is not healthy.
2. It may cause mental stress to the couple if they are not ready to have a baby.

Methods to get rid of unwanted pregnancies

1. The female may take abortion pills after consulting with the doctor.
2. Surgical abortion is another method that can be performed till the early second trimester.

Contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies

1. Mechanical/barrier method: The use of condoms during sexual intercourse decreases the chances of unwanted pregnancies.
2. Chemical/drug method: Taking contraceptive pills with a fixed formulation of female hormones can change the hormonal balance in the body, preventing eggs' release.
3. Surgical methods: A couple may decide to have a surgical procedure to form a barrier to releasing gametes. In males, it is called vasectomy and in females as, tubectomy.
4. Contraceptive devices: These devices are inserted in the uterus of females to kill the male gametes.