What is contraception? List its four different methods. State four reasons for adopting contraceptive methods.
The process of prevention of fertilisation of games to stop the formation of a zygote is known as contraception and the devices used are known as contraceptive divisions.
Four categories of the contraceptive method are as follows:
(1) IUD method - It is an implant that lasts for three to five years. This is the best method of contraception.
(2) Emergency Contraception method: In this method, we can use contraceptive pills. These pills can be taken up three days after unprotected intercourse.
(3)Hormonal contraceptive method: Hormonal contraceptive includes pill and Depo Provera injection.
(4) Fertility awareness: It is learning the signs of fertility in your menstrual cycle to help you plan or avoid a pregnancy.
Reasons for adopting contraceptive methods:
(i) It helps in family planning for a couple.
(ii) They can space their children as per their will so that family resources are utilized properly.
(iii) It also takes care of the health of the mother and the child.
(iv) Parents can give more attention to their children.