Question

Removal of gonads is not an effective contraceptive method. Why

Answer 1

Contraceptive devices are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy and to prevent the spreading of STDs. ... 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Contraceptives are used in order to prevent unforeseen, unwanted pregnancies, to prevent spreading of sexually transmitted diseases. Some other alternatives to prevent unwanted pregnancies are oral, barrier, natural and surgical methods.
• But, a complete removal of gonads cannot be contraceptive option as it will lead to infertility and make several hormones unavailable which are crucial for the normal functioning of accessory reproductive parts.
• Contraception is used to prevent any chance of fertilization and not make a person infertile for life as removal of gonads would do.