Question

What is contraception? List three advantages of adopting contraceptive measures.

Answer 1

Contraception:

1. Contraception is a man-made way of preventing pregnancy.
2. The contraception method prevents pregnancy by either limiting egg production, limiting egg fertilisation with sperm, or limiting the fertilised egg's ability to implant into the uterus.
3. Condom, Contraceptive pills, Intrauterine devices, implants and injections are a few examples of Contraception.
4. It is done by:

1. Restricting the formation of eggs
2. Keeping the egg separate from the sperm.
3. By preventing the fertilized egg from adhering to the uterine lining.

Advantages of contraceptive methods:

1. It prevents the fertilization of egg and sperm, reducing the risk of an unexpected pregnancy.
2. The use of barrier techniques such as condoms protects people in sexual relationships against sexually transmitted illnesses.
3. It regulates population growth or the birth rate.