Question

What are Antifertility drugs? Give an example.

Answer 1

Hint: The drugs used to control the population are called Anti fertility drugs. It's a combination of derivatives of human hormones.

Complete answer:
The development of antibiotics has led to a long and healthy life. The rise in population has caused many issues in terms of resources, employment etc. To avoid these problems the population growth needs to be controlled. Birth control pills were invented as one of the components of family planning. These pills and drugs help in controlling pregnancy and avoiding health risks associated with premature births.

Now, let us see what Antifertility drugs are actually :
Antifertility drugs are actually synthetic hormones. They are made up of detectives of synthetic progesterone. When progesterone pills are taken, the mucus in the cervix gets thickened. This makes it very difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and fertilize the egg and hence chances of pregnancy are reduced. Progesterone is a hormone which suppresses ovulation in women. Norethindrone is an example of Synthetic progesterone which is a one of the most commonly used anti fertility drugs.

Let us go through some significant benefits of Antifertility Drugs.

1. They cause no interference in sexual activities and risk of pregnancy is reduced.
2. They might cause the reduction in menstrual bleeding .
3. They can be taken immediately after child birth.

Note: These drugs generally do not have many side effects, weight gain is the only issue known to be reported.
1. These drugs should not be taken without the consultation of a doctor.
2. They also provide protection against pelvic inflammatory diseases. Progesterone acts as an anti-inflammatory drug and regulates the immune system.