Which of the following are not contraceptive methods?

(A) IUDs
(B) GIFT
(C) IUI
(D) Cervical caps

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (C) only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (C) only

(A)  IUDs (Intrauterine Devices):

The effective and popular method of contraception is the use of Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs). These devices are inserted by doctors or expert nurses in the uterus through vagina. These Intra Uterine Devices are presently available as the non-medicated IUDs (e.g., Lippes loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375) and the hormone releasing IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20). IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms.

(B) GIFT (Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer):

Transfer of an ovum collected from a donor into the fallopian tube (GIFT – gamete intra fallopian transfer) of another female who cannot produce one, but can provide suitable environment for fertilisation and further development is another method attempted.

(C) IUI (Intrauterine Insemination):

Infertility cases either due to inability of the male partner to inseminate the female or due to very low sperm counts in the ejaculates, could be corrected by artificial insemination (AI) technique. In this technique, the semen collected either from the husband or a healthy donor is artificially introduced either into the vagina or into the uterus (IUI – intra-uterine insemination)of the female.

(D) Cervical caps:

Cervical caps are barrier contraceptive devices that fit over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

Conclusion:

GIFT and IUI are not contraceptive methods; they are actually used to promote pregnancy. Hence, the correct answer is: (B) and (C) only.