Question

Permanent contraception in human male is through
A. Diaphragm
B. Tubectomy
C. Vasectomy
D. Pill

Answer 1

Hint: According to WHO, Reproductive health means a total well being in all aspects of reproduction that means physical, emotional, behavioral and social.
So, a society with people having physically and functionally normal reproductive organs and normal emotional and behavioral interactions among them in all sex related aspects are called reproductively healthy.

Complete answer:
Birth control also known as contraception and fertility control is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control.

Some of the contraceptive methods are:
- Natural methods: It works on the principle of avoiding chance of meeting ovum and sperm.
Periodic abstinence: It is one of such methods in which couples avoid from coitus from day 10 to 17 in menstrual cycle when ovulation could be expected.
Withdrawal interrupts: It is a method in which male partner withdraws his penis from vagina just before ejaculation.

- Barrier method: In this sperms and ovum are prevented from physically meeting with the help of barriers.
For example: Condoms, diaphragm, cervical caps and vaults.

- Oral administration or pills: They are used in the form of tablets.
A small dose of progesterone and estrogen combination is another contraceptive method used by females.

- Surgical method: It is also known as sterilisation, generally advised to male and female to prevent any more pregnancies.
Surgical intervention blocks gamete transport and prevents conception.
In male, sterilisation procedure is known as vasectomy; in this small part of vas deferens is removed or tied up on the scrotum.
In females, the sterilization process is known as tubectomy; in this a small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up in the abdomen or vagina.

Hence, The correct answer is option (C).

Note: Sexually transmitted disease: STDs or sexually transmitted disease are the diseases which are transmitted through sexual intercourse.
For example: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Genital herpes, AIDS etc.
Infertility: It means not able to conceive even after the two years of marriage without use of any contraceptive devices. Couples could be assisted to have children through certain specific techniques known as assisted reproductive technologies (ART).