Question

Which of the following are the features of an ideal contraceptive?
(a) user-friendly
(b) reversible with no side effects
(c) interferes with sexual drive
(d) expensive to use
(e) easily available

• A. (a), (b), (e)
• B. (b), (c), (e)
• C. (a), (d), (e)
• D. (a), (c), (d)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and reversible with no or least side-effects. It also should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the user. A wide range of contraceptive methods are presently available which could be broadly grouped into the following categories, namely Natural/Traditional, Barrier, IUDs, Oral contraceptives, Injectables, Implants and Surgical methods.