Advertisements
Advertisements
Questions
Which is the most commonly prescribed non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill in India?
Name a commonly prescribed non-steroidal oral pill.
Advertisements
Solution
Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill commonly prescribed for females, which contains a non-steroidal compound. It is designed as a once-a-week pill and is known for having a high contraceptive effectiveness with minimal side effects.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario.
State True/False with explanation.
Creating awareness about sex-related aspects is an effective method to improve reproductive health of the people.
What does IUCD indicate?
Which method of contraception prevents fertilised egg from being implanted in the uterus?
What is the name of surgical method of birth control (or preventing pregnancy) which is carried out in women?
The human males use a device X made of a very thin rubber sheet as a covering on the male organ to prevent pregnancy. This device traps the gametes Y in it. In order to prevent pregnancy, the human females use a device Z which is a circle of rubber with a metal spring around it. The device Z is put inside the vagina to cover the cervix. It stops Y from going into the uterus.
(a) What is device X?
(b) What are Y?
(c) Name the device Z.
(d) What is the general name of these methods of birth control (or preventing pregnancy)?
(e) The use of which contraceptive device, X or Z, can protect the persons from sexually transmitted diseases?
What is contraception ? List three reasons for adopting contraceptive methods.
What can you suggest to your classmates to keep himself/herself clean and healthy?
What would be the ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote? How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?
John and Radha were classmates since childhood. When Radha became eleven years old, she developed a little swelling on her neck. She visited the doctor who started medication for her. After a few years, John also developed a slight protrusion on his throat. He got worried and went to the doctor. But, the doctor assured him that it was a normal feature in boys while they are growing up. Can you think of any reasons for the difference in diagnoses?
