Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal contraceptive ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4)- It should be irreversible.
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.