Question

Select the incorrect statement about contraceptives.

• A. They are regular requirements for the maintenance of reproductive health.
• B. They have a significant role in checking uncontrolled growth of population.
• C. They are practised against a natural reproductive events like conception of pregnancy.
• D. The possible ill-effects like nausea, abdominal pain, irregular menstrual bleeding or even breast cancer should not be totally ignored.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's analyze each statement regarding contraceptives: 

"They are regular requirements for the maintenance of reproductive health."

• Reproductive health involves physical, mental, and social well-being related to the reproductive system. While contraceptives are crucial tools for family planning, preventing unintended pregnancies, and managing certain health conditions, they are not a universal "requirement" for every individual's reproductive health maintenance. For example, individuals not sexually active or those attempting to conceive do not require contraceptives for maintaining their reproductive health in this context. Reproductive health maintenance involves broader aspects like hygiene, awareness, disease prevention, and access to care. Therefore, classifying contraceptives as a "regular requirement" for maintenance itself is an overstatement and thus incorrect.

"They have a significant role in checking uncontrolled growth of population."

• Contraceptives allow individuals and couples to plan the number and spacing of their children, directly impacting birth rates. Widespread access and use of contraception are key factors in managing population growth globally. This statement is correct.

"They are practised against a natural reproductive events like conception of pregnancy."

• The fundamental purpose of contraception is to prevent conception (fertilization) or implantation, which leads to pregnancy. These are natural biological processes. Using contraceptives intentionally interferes with or blocks these processes. This statement is correct.

"The possible ill-effects like nausea, abdominal pain, irregular menstrual bleeding or even breast cancer should not be totally ignored."

• Many contraceptive methods, especially hormonal ones, can have side effects ranging from mild (nausea, headache, spotting) to more serious concerns that require medical consideration (e.g., blood clots, links to certain cancers, although often complex and debated). Acknowledging and considering these potential ill-effects is an essential part of informed consent and medical practice when choosing and using contraceptives. This statement is correct.

The incorrect statement is the first one, as contraceptives are important options within reproductive health management but not a universal requirement for its maintenance.

Answer 2

Contraceptives are methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy. While they play a significant role in controlling population growth and preventing unintended pregnancies, they are not a "regular requirement" for maintaining reproductive health. Reproductive health encompasses a broad range of factors, including access to healthcare services, education, and the prevention and treatment of reproductive health issues.​

• Statement A suggests that contraceptives are regular requirements for maintaining reproductive health. This is incorrect because reproductive health involves more than just contraception; it includes overall well-being in all aspects of reproduction.​
• Statement B highlights the role of contraceptives in checking uncontrolled population growth, which is correct.
• Statement C notes that contraceptives are used against natural reproductive events like conception, which is correct.
• Statement D acknowledges potential side effects of contraceptives, such as nausea, abdominal pain, irregular menstrual bleeding, or even breast cancer, which should not be ignored. This is correct.

The incorrect statement is (A): They are regular requirements for the maintenance of reproductive health.