Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal contraceptive?
(A) It should be user friendly
(B) It should be easily available
(C) It should be irreversible
(D) It should be with no or least side effects
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (C) only
Contraceptive methods help prevent unwanted pregnancies. An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and reversible with no or least side-effects.
It also should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the user.
A wide range of contraceptive methods are presently available which could be broadly grouped into the following categories, namely Natural/Traditional, Barrier, IUDs, Oral contraceptives, Injectables, Implants and Surgical methods.