Which of the following is not a barrier method of contraception?

Spermicidal agents

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Condoms

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Vasectomy

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Diaphragms

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Solution

The correct option is C
Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a surgical method of contraception. The other three are barrier methods. Barrier methods include diaphragm, cervical cap, male condom, female condom and spermicidal foam, sponges, and film. Unlike other methods of birth control, barrier methods are used only when you have sexual intercourse.

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Q. Categorise the given birth control methods into three groups with proper heads.

Cervical caps, Vasectomy, Cu T, Tubectomy,
Diaphragms, Condoms, Lippes Loop

Q. Consider the following statements:

A. Condom, diaphragm, and cervical caps are the common barriers used to prevent pregnancy.
B. Oral pills and vaginal pills are the chemical method practiced for the prevention of pregnancy.
C. Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) prevent implantation in the uterus.
D. Vasectomy and tubectomy are the surgical methods practiced for birth control.

The correct answer is

One of the following is a surgical method that prevents the sperms from reaching the ovum and pregnancy does not occur. This method is
(a) IUD
(b) Vasectomy
(c) Condom
(d) Tubectomy

Find out the type of contraceptive methods for the following groups ;

I. Condoms, copper-T, loops

II. Vasectomy, Tubectomy

III. Morning pills, oral pills,

Q. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

A. Barrier methods are available for both males and females
B. In barrier methods, ovum and sperms are prevented from physically meeting with the help of barriers
C. Condoms are made of thin rubber/latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract
D. Both the male and the female condoms are reusable, can be self–inserted and thereby gives privacy to the user
E. Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover cervix during coitus. These barriers are disposable.

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