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Reproductive Health — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproductive Health2 Marks
Question
Describe the chemical methods of birth control.
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Answer

Chemical methods of birth control are as follows:
  1. Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are introduced in the vagina just before coitus that kill sperms.
  2. Pills are taken as oral contraceptive that inhibit ovulation and thus implantation.

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