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Comment on the essential features required for an ideal contraceptive.
List any four characteristics of an ideal contraceptive.
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Solution
An ideal contraceptive should be:
- User-friendly
- Easily available
- Effective
- Reversible
- No or least side-effects
- Should not interfere with the sexual drive, desire or sexual act of the user
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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