Write a note on barrier and surgical method of birth control.

Explanation

Barrier methods These methods prevent sperms and ovum, from physically meeting in order to prevent fertilisation. These methods are available for both males and females. These are as follows
(i) Condoms These are made of thin rubber or latex sheath used to cover the penis in males and vagina and cervix in females.
(ii) Cervical caps These are also made of rubber and are inserted into the female reproductive system to cover the cervix during intercourse.
Surgical (sterilisation) methods These are the terminal methods used by male/female partner to prevent any more pregnancies. These are the permament methods, which block the transport of gametes and thereby contraception. It is available in the form of vasectomy in men and tubectomy in womem.