Reproductive Health Question 8
8. Which of the following approaches does not give the defined action of contraceptive? [2016]
(a) Barrier methods prevent fertilization
(b) Intra uterine Increase phagocytosis devices of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperms
(c) Hormonal contraceptives Prevent/retard entry of sperms, prevent ovulation and fertilization
(d) Vasectomy Prevents spermatogenesis
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Answer : d
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(d) Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the male vas deferens are severed and then tied or sealed in a manner so as to prevent sperm from entering into the seminal stream (ejaculate) and thereby prevent fertilization.
