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What is true of natural methods of contraception?
Natural methods work on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperms meeting. (page- 59)
On which days of the menstrual cycle is ovulation expected?
Periodic abstinence is one such method in which the couples avoid or abstain from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle when ovulation could be expected. As chances of fertilisation are very high during this period, it is called the fertile period. Therefore, by abstaining from coitus during this period, conception could be prevented. (page- 59, 60)
Condoms:
Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/ latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract. (page- 60)
Condoms are barriers that cover:
In males, penis is covered with condom to prevent the ejaculated semen from entering the female reproductive tract whereas in females, they are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix. (page- 60)
Nirodh is a popular brand of:
‘Nirodh’ is a popular brand of condom for the male. (page-60)
I. Male condoms are disposable, female condoms are not.
II. Male and female condoms, both, are disposable.
III. Condoms are not disposable in general
IV. Condoms cannot be self - inserted
What is true from the above statements?
Both female and male condoms are disposable, sometimes they can be reused.(page- 60)
Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are:
Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix. (page- 60
Pills:
I. Inhibit ovulation and implantation
II. Alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent or retard the entry of sperms
III. Prevent the ejaculated semen from entering the female vagina
IV. Inhibit spermatogenesis
Pills inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent/ retard entry of sperms. Pills are very effective with lesser side effects and are well accepted by the females. (page-61)
What is true about "Saheli"?
I. Developed at the CDRI, Lucknow
II. Contains a steroidal preparation
III. Once-a-week" pill
IV. Many side effects
V. High contraceptive value
VI. Very few side effects
Saheli –the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value. (page-61)
Pills, implants and IUDs are very effective if taken within __________ of coitus.
Administration of progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations or IUDs within 72 hours of coitus have been found to be very effective as emergency contraceptives as they could be used to avoid possible pregnancy. (page-61)
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