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General Precautions to Avoid STDs

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Which of the following statement is/are correct about diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults?
A. Barrier methods of contraception
B. Cover the cervix during coitus
C. Protect the user from contracting STDs
D. They are reusable

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A & B only

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A, B & D

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A, B & C

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A, B, C & D

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Solution

The correct option is B A, B & D
Protection from STDs is mainly provided by male and female condoms. Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults do not prevent STDs.

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Q. Assertion :Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are made of rubber and are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix before coitus. Reason: These are chemical barriers of conception which are reusable.

Q. Assertion :Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are barriers made of rubber. Reason: Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are inserted into the male reproductive tract during coitus.

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.

Q. Consider following statements:

(i) Contraceptive pills alter the quality of cervical mucus to retard the entry of sperms.

(ii) Saheli is an oral contraceptive, which contains a steroid preparation.

(iii) Saheli is “once a week” pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.

(iv) Cervical caps, vaults and diaphragms are reusable.

Which of the above statements are true?

Q. Diaphragms and cervical caps are contraceptives for .

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