Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding surgical methods of contraception? (i) These are generally advised to the male/female partner as a terminal method to prevent any more pregnancies. (ii) Surgical procedure in male is called tubectomy and that in the female, vasectomy. (iii) Reversibility is easily possible. (iv) They block gamete transport and thereby prevent conception.

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i) and (iv)

Answer 2

Surgical (sterilisation) methods of contraception prevent pregnancy by blocking gamete transport and hence their fertilisation. Surgical method in male is called vasectomy and in female, it is called tubectomy. Both methods are very effective but their reversibility is very poor. They are generally regarded as terminal methods to prevent any more pregnancies.