List any four methods of contraception used by humans. State in brief two advantages of adopting such preventive methods.


The different methods of contraception are as follows:
1. Natural method: It is the method of avoiding the chances of fertilization. 

2. Barrier method: For example, Condoms.

3. Oral contraceptives: Tablets are taken orally which has small doses of hormones.

4. Implants and surgical methods: It includes the use of contraceptive devices such as the loop or Copper-T.


Advantages of adopting contraception methods such as condoms are:

(i) It prevents the fertilization of egg and sperm, thereby avoiding the chances of getting unwanted pregnancy.

(ii) Using barrier methods like condom protects the persons involved in a sexual relationship from sexually transmitted diseases.

Updated on: 20-Mar-2023

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