Question
Write a note on barrier method:
(i) Condoms
(ii) Diaphragm, cervical caps, vaults
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Answer
(i) Condoms :
→ Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/ latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract.
→ This can prevent conception.
→ 'Nirodh' is a popular brand of condom for the male.
→ Use of condoms has increased in recent years due to its additional benefit of protecting the user from contracting STIs and AIDs.
→ Both the male and the female condoms are disposable, can be self-inserted and thereby gives privacy to the user.
(ii) Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults :
→ Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus.
→ They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.
→ They are reusable.
→ Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used alongwith these barriers to increase their contraceptive efficiency.
→ Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/ latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract.
→ This can prevent conception.
→ 'Nirodh' is a popular brand of condom for the male.
→ Use of condoms has increased in recent years due to its additional benefit of protecting the user from contracting STIs and AIDs.
→ Both the male and the female condoms are disposable, can be self-inserted and thereby gives privacy to the user.
(ii) Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults :
→ Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus.
→ They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.
→ They are reusable.
→ Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used alongwith these barriers to increase their contraceptive efficiency.
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