Reproductive Health — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproductive Health2 Marks
Question
What are the barrier methods of birth control? Explain.
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Answer
Barrier methods:These methods prevent the contact of sperm and ovum with the help of barriers. Such methods are available for both males and females.
Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/ latex sheath used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in females. It prevents the deposition of ejaculated semen into the vagina of the female.
Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are the barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent the entry of sperms through cervix.
Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are used along with these barriers to increase their contraceptive efficiency.
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