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Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method?
Periodic abstinence
Lactational amenorrhea
Vaults
Coitus interruptus
Solution
The correct answer is option ($3$) as
Vault is a barrier method of contraception which is made of rubber that is inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during the coitus.
– Option ($1$) is incorrect as periodic abstinence is also a natural method of contraception in which couples avoid coitus during the fertile period.
– Option ($2$) is incorrect as lactational amenorrhea is also a natural method of contraception which is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle do not occur during the period of intense lactational following parturition.
– Option ($4$) is incorrect as coitus interruptus is a natural method of contraception in which male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation so as to avoid insemination.
Similar Questions
Match List $- I$ with List $- II$ with respect to methods of Contraception and their respective actions.
| List$-I$ | List $- II$ |
| $(a)$ Diaphragms | $(i)$ Inhibit ovulation and Implantation |
| $(b)$ Contraceptive | $(ii)$ Increase phagocytosis of sperm within Uterus |
| $(c)$ Intra Uterine Device | $(iii)$ Absence of Menstrual cycle and ovulation following parturition |
| $(d)$ Lactational | $(iv)$ They cover the cervix blocking the entry of sperms |
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