Question

List three techniques that have been developed to prevent pregnancy. Which one of these techniques is not meant for males ? How does the use of these techniques have a direct impact on the health and prosperity of a family?(All India - 2017)

Answer 1

Techniques to prevent pregnancy are:

1. Mechanical barriers like cervical cap, condoms, etc.

2. Surgical methods like tubectomy, vasectomy.

3. Using IUCD's like loop, copper-T.

IUCD's and oral contraceptives are not meant for males.

Impact of contraceptives on health & prosperity of family are:

1. Better standard of living.

2. Better & improved resources.

3. More focus on children who have already born.

4. Prevention from STDs like HIV-AIDS, syphilis, etc.