The combination pill is taken by a female:
| 1. | Daily, for a period of 21 days beginning within the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle |
| 2. | On alternate days, for a period of 21 days beginning within the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle |
| 3. | Daily, for a period of 21 days beginning after the end of the menstrual flow |
| 4. | Daily, for a period of 7 days beginning after the end of the menstrual flow |
The primary mechanism by which the combination of oral contraceptive pills prevents pregnancy is by:
| 1. | preventing ovulation |
| 2. | causing follicular atresia |
| 3. | preventing implantation |
| 4. | causing an increase in sperm mortality in the birth canal |
What is incorrect regarding the oral contraceptive ‘Saheli’ produced by CDRI, Lucknow?
| 1. | Once a week pill | 2. | Contains steroids |
| 3. | Very few side effects | 4. | High contraceptive value |
Oral contraceptive pills do not:
| 1. | Inhibit ovulation | 2. | Prevent implantation |
| 3. | Alter cervical mucus | 4. | Kill sperms |
Emergency contraceptive methods must be employed within:
| 1. | 72 hours of ovulation |
| 2. | 72 hours of the onset of menstrual flow |
| 3. | 72 hours of unprotected coitus |
| 4. | 72 hours of cessation of menstrual flow |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding surgical birth control methods:
| 1. | They are also called as “sterilization” procedures |
| 2. | In males vasectomy and in females tubectomy is advised |
| 3. | They are terminal methods to prevent any more pregnancies |
| 4. | These methods are hugely popular all over the world |
The main drawback of the surgical methods for birth control is:
| 1. | They are poorly reversible |
| 2. | They are very expensive |
| 3. | Postoperative rest period is very long |
| 4. | The surgery carries great risks of morbidity and mortality |