Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
All reproductive tract infections RTIs are STDs, but all STDs are not RTIs. Justify with example.
Advertisements
Solution
Among the common STs-gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, hepatitis-B, AIDs etc., hepatitis-B, and AIDs are not infections of the reproductive organs though their mode of transmission could be through sexual contact also. All other diseases are transmitted through sexual contact and are also infections of the reproductive tract.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
A mother of a one-year-old child wanted to space her second child. Her doctor suggested 'copper- T' Explain its contraceptive action.
Short answer question.
Comment on any two mechanical contraceptive methods.
What is the method of male known as?
What is the term used for the gonorrhoea infection caused to girls before puberty?
Emergency contraceptives are effective if used within ______.
Choose the right one among the statements given below.
Diaphragms are contraceptive devices used by the females.
Choose the correct option from the statements given below:
- They are introduced into the uterus
- They are placed to cover the cervical region
- They act as physical barriers for sperm entry
- They act as spermicidal agents
The present population growth rate in India is alarming. Suggest ways to check it.
Mention two advantages of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method.
What are the advantages of natural methods of contraception over artificial methods?
Comment on the essential features required for an ideal contraceptive.
Discuss the mode of action and advantages/disadvantages of hormonal contraceptives.
Given below are four contraceptive methods and their modes of action. Select the correct match:
| Method | Mode of action |
| a) Condom | (i) Ovum not able to reach Fallopian tube |
| b) Vasectomy | (ii) Prevents ovulation |
| c) Pill | (iii) Prevents sperm reaching the cervix |
| d) Tubectomy | (iv) Semen contains no sperms |
When ovulation does not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition, it is termed as ______.
Identify the incorrect statement regarding ‘Saheli’.
- Statement I: It's an oral steroid contraceptive developed by ORI.
- Statement II: It has a low contraceptive value and a high chance of side effects.
Which of the following is a hormone-releasing contraceptive?
Match the columns :
| Column 'A' | Column 'B' | ||
| 1 | Mechanical means | a | Saheli |
| 2 | Physiological device | b | Jellies |
| 3 | Chemical device | c | Vasectomy |
| 4 | Permanent method | d | Diaphragm |
