What is contraception ?

Explanation

(1) The ptrevention of pregnancy in woman by preventing fertilisation is called contraception .
(2) Any device or chemical (drug ) which prevents pregnancy in woman is called contraceptive .
(3) Phisical devices such as condoms and diaphragm (cap) are used . This prevents reaching of sperms to ova for fertilisation.
(4) Chemicals in the form of pills are induced either orally or inserting into female reproductive organ vagina .
(5) Pills for males kill the sperms and hence are called spermicide.
(6) The use of intra -uterine device called copper- T, loop, etc. are also very effective in preventing pregnancy.
(7) Surgical methods of birth control are available for males as well as females.
(8) In males a small portion of vas deferens (sperm duct ) is removed by surgical operation and both ends are tied properly . This method is called Vasectomy.
(9) In females a small portion of oviducts (fallopian tubes ) is removed by surgical operation and the cut ends are tied . This method is called Tubectomy.