Population Stabilization and Birth Control
Population Stabilization and Birth Control: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Population Stabilization and Birth Control, Birth Control, Side Effects of Contraceptives & Saheli: a New Oral Contraceptive etc.
Important Questions on Population Stabilization and Birth Control
Assertion: For females, Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill containing nonsteroidal preparation.
Reason: Saheli is ‘once in a day’ pill with very few effects.

Assertion: Diaphragms and cervical caps are barriers made of rubber.
Reason: They block the entry of sperms through the cervix.

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.
IUCDs makes the _____ move down the oviducts and uterus before fertilization. (sperm, egg, zygote)

Contraceptives do not cause any side effects.

Which of the following is/are the side effect/s of contraceptives?

Write a note on the side effects of IUCDs.

The barrier methods prevent the entry of sperm in the female genital tract.

IUDs prevent the implantation of the embryo in the vagina.

Which of the following is/are the barrier method/s of contraception?

Which of the following is a side effect of contraceptives.

How contraception can be harmful to the health of women.

Which of the following is the component of oral pills?

The diaphragm and cervical cap are the counterparts of condoms in the male.

Column I | Column II |
(a) Mechanical means | (p) Saheli |
(b) Physiological device | (q) Jellies |
(c) Chemical device | (r) Vasectomy |
(d) Permanent method | (s) Diaphragm |
Among the following options which paired is correctly matched?

Assertion : Saheli, the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a steroidal preparation.
Reason : 'Saheli' is taken daily without a break.

Name the sterilization method used in human males. (Tubectomy/Vasectomy/hysterectomy)

Oral contraceptives are prescribed in the females to check the process of ovulation or lactation?

The hormone-releasing IUD is

Tubectomy involves cutting or tying of the vas deferens by a small incision in the abdomen.

Fill in the blank with the correct option given in the bracket.
_____ (Coitus interruptus/Parthenogenesis) involves withdrawing penis by males before ejaculation so that semen is not deposited in the vagina.
