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Question 7: Removal of gonads cannot be considered as a contraceptive option. Why?

Class 12 - Biology - Reproductive Health Page 66

Answer 1

Contraceptive devices are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy and to prevent the spreading of STDs. There are many methods, such as natural, barrier, oral, and surgical methods, that prevent unwanted pregnancy. However, the complete removal of gonads cannot be a contraceptive option because it will lead to infertility and unavailability of certain hormones that are required for normal functioning of accessory reproductive parts. Therefore, only those contraceptive methods can be used that prevent the chances of fertilization rather than making the person infertile forever.

Answer 2

Hey there,

Removal of gonads is a surgerical method of sterilization.

Vasectomy is for males while tubectomy is for females sterilization.

They are obviously an effective method because once any citizen go through this type of surgery will be sterile throughout the life.

But this method is very poor because irreversiblity is not possible.

Thanks!