Question
Explain how do the following act as contraceptives:
- CuT
- ‘Saheli’
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Answer
- $Cu^{2+}$ ions released suppress sperm motility, lowers the fertilising capacity of sperms.
- Inhibit ovulation, implantation, as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent or retard the entry of sperms.
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