Oral contraceptives are popularly called the ________.
Oral contraceptives are administered in the form of tablets and are therefore popularly known as ‘the pills’.
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Oral contraceptive pills are taken daily for a period of ________ days.
A standard regimen for combined oral contraceptive pills involves taking a pill daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day gap.
Question 123 of 187
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Oral contraceptive pills inhibit ________ and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus.
Oral contraceptive pills are highly effective because they work through multiple mechanisms, including the inhibition of ovulation and implantation, and by altering cervical mucus to impede sperm entry.
Question 124 of 187
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'Saheli', the new oral contraceptive for females, contains a ________ preparation.
'Saheli' is distinct from many other oral contraceptives because it contains a non-steroidal preparation and it is taken once a week.
Question 125 of 187
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'Saheli' is a ‘once a ________’ pill with very few side effects.
A key feature of the oral contraceptive Saheli is its convenient once-a-week dosage schedule.
Question 126 of 187
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Progestogens can be used by females as injections or ________ under the skin.
Besides oral pills, progestogens (alone or with estrogen) can be administered as long-acting injections or implants placed under the skin.
Question 127 of 187
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Administration of progestogens or IUDs within ________ hours of coitus have been found to be very effective as emergency contraceptives.
Emergency contraceptives, such as progestogen pills or IUDs, are most effective when administered within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to prevent a possible pregnancy.
Question 128 of 187
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Surgical methods, also called ________, are generally advised as a terminal method of contraception.
Surgical methods of contraception, which block gamete transport, are collectively known as sterilisation.
Question 129 of 187
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The sterilisation procedure in the male is called '________'.
Vasectomy is the surgical sterilisation procedure for males, which involves cutting or tying the vas deferens to block the transport of sperm.
Question 130 of 187
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In vasectomy, a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied up through a small incision on the ________.
The vasectomy procedure is performed through a small incision made on the scrotum to access the vas deferens.
