Population Explosion and Birth Control

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Population Explosion and Birth Control: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Vasectomy, Tubectomy, Oral Contraceptive Pills, Intrauterine Devices, Lactational Amenorrhea, Birth Control, Barrier Methods of Birth Control, Coitus Interruptus and, Surgical Methods of Contraception

Important Questions on Population Explosion and Birth Control

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Assertion: For females, Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill containing nonsteroidal preparation. 
Reason: Saheli is ‘once in a day’ pill with very few effects.

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

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

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

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The hormone-releasing IUD is

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

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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.

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Progestin and testosterone are present in birth control pills.

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Saheli is an example of:

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Write a note on castration.

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Mention about the contraceptive methods used by women.

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What are contraceptive tablets/pills?

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What is IUD in contraceptive method?

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Name the organization that produced 'Saheli' pill. Is it Central Drug Research Institute or Central Hormone Research Institute?

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Which of the contraceptive release mineral ions to inhibit the motility of a sperm?

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Find the odd one out from the following.

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Which of these is inserted into the female reproductive tract to provide contraception by blocking passage of sperms?

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A temporary family planning method based on the natural effect of breastfeeding on fertility is due to the high level of

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Which of the following is the correct description of the mechanism of action of a copper IUD?