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What are various ways to avoid pregnancy? Elaborate any one method.

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Ways to avoid pregnancy are callod contraceptive methods. It includes a number of ways such as
(i) Mechanical borrier e.g .. condom (so thot sperm does not reach the egg)
(ii) Drugs (or pills)- chnnge the hormonal balance so that eggs are not released.
(iii) Loop or copper-T prevent pregnoncy.
(iv) Surgical mothod permanent contraception.
Mechanical barrier There are a numbor or methods that create barrier between sperm and egg. Somqe of them are os follows .
Condoms It is a fine rubber worn over the penis during sexual intercourse. Semen is collected in it and not discharged into the vagina. This method also prevents the spread of STDS as AIDS.
Diaphragms or caps It can be fitted in the cervix of a woman to prevent semen from reaching the Fallopian tube.
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