The methods used for regulation of child birth are:
(i) Barrier method:
In this method physical devices like condom, cervical cap an, diaphragm are used to prevent sperms to reach up to the ovum.
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(ii) Chemical method:
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In this method specific drugs are used by females. This may be (a) oral pills or (b) vaginal pills. Oral pills mainly contain hormones and are call oral contraceptives.
(iii) Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCDs):
IUCD like Copper-T is place safely in the uterus by a skilled doctor. Ices prevent implantation of the fertilized ovum inside the uterus.
(iv) Surgical method:
This method is applicable to both male and female. In males, a small portion of vas deferens (on both the sides) and fallopian tube (on both the side) in female is surgically removed or ligated (tied).
It is known as vasectomy in males which prevents release of sperms from the testes. In females, it is called tubectomy.