Question

Which of the following contraceptive methods avoid insemination to prevent meeting of sperm and ovum?

• A. Lactational amenorrhea
• B. Periodic abstinence
• C. Any natural contraception method follows the same principle
• D. Withdrawal or coitus interruptus

Answer 1

The correct option is D Withdrawal or coitus interruptus

Natural methods of contraception work on the principle of avoiding ovum meeting the sperm and thereby preventing fertilisation. This includes methods like:

Withdrawal method (also called coitus interruptus) is a natural contraceptive method where the male partner withdraws penis from the vagina of the female just before ejaculation so as to avoid insemination. But not all the natural methods employ the same principle.

Lactational amenorrhea, a contraception method is based on the fact that after parturition when the mother breast-feeds the child (during the period of intense lactation), ovulation and the menstrual cycle do not occur.

Periodic abstinence is based on the principle that couples avoid coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle when ovulation is maximum expected. This period is also called the fertile period.