Which of the following is not a barrier method of birth control.

Concept:

• Contraceptives are birth control devices that help in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
• Various contraceptive methods can be divided into:
  • Natural Methods
  • Barrier Methods
  • Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs)
  • Oral contraceptives (pills)
  • Surgical Methods

Important Points

• Barrier methods are physical contraceptives by which physical barriers are used to prevent pregnancy.
• They block the entry of sperms through the cervix.
• The most common are condoms, that are used by males.
• Females can use the following barriers:
  • Vaults
  • Diaphragm
  • Cervical caps
• These are usually made out of rubber and are inserted into the cervix of the female just before coitus.

Explanation:

Sterilization - 

• In context of birth control, sterilization refers to surgical methods of contraception.
• This includes surgical processes of tubectomy and vasectomy.
• It interferes with gamete transfer and thus prevent pregnancies.
• It is a terminal method and often irreversible, and hence make the individuals "sterile".