(a) What is meant by contraception? What are the different methods of contraception?
(b) What is done in the contraception method known as (i) vasectomy, and (ii) tubectomy?
(c) If a woman is using copper-T for contraception, will it protect her from sexually transmitted diseases?
(a) The prevention of pregnancy in women (by preventing fertilisation) is called contraception.
There are 3 methods of contraception:
(i) Barrier method
(ii) Chemical method
(iii) Surgical method.
(b) (i) Vasectomy: In males, a small portion of the sperm duct (Vasdeferens) is removed by surgical operation and both the cut ends are ligated properly. This prevents the sperms from coming out.
(ii) Tubectomy: In females, a small portion of the oviducts is removed by surgical operation and the cut ends are ligated. This prevents the ovum from entering into the oviducts.
(c) No.