Question

An important feature of barrier method is that it protects a person from STDs. [True/F alse]

Answer 1

AnsWer :

▶ An important feature of barrier method is that it protects a person from STDs. (True)

ExplaNation :

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▪ In barrier methods ovum and sperms do not meet due to barriers so that fertilization does not occur.

▪ It includes chemical means (spermicides) and mechanical means (condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, vaults and IUDs).

• Condoms are made of thin rubber/latex sheath used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen is not released in the female reproductive tract and hence prevent fertilization.
• It is given free also by goverment under the trade name 'Nirodh'.
• Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also made of rubber, inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix before coitus.
• They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix. They are reusable.
• IUDs are plastic or metal objects which are inserted by doctors in the uterus through vagina.
• These are available as non-medicated IUDs (e.g., Lippes loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7) and hormone releasing IUDs (LNG-20).

Answer 2

▶ An important feature of barrier method is that it protects a person from STDs. (True)

ExplaNation :

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▪ In barrier methods ovum and sperms do not meet due to barriers so that fertilization does not occur.

▪ It includes chemical means (spermicides) and mechanical means (condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, vaults and IUDs).