Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception?
Answer
Male condom
The correct answer is Male condom — Male condom is the only device that prevents sperm from entering the vagina – it is a barrier method.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the definition of a barrier method – a device that physically blocks sperm from reaching the uterus.
- Examine each option: Depo‑Provera and copper IUD are hormonal and intrauterine respectively; levonorgestrel EC is a hormonal drug.
- Male condom is the only device that prevents sperm from entering the vagina – it is a barrier method.
Common mistake: Confusing hormonal or intrauterine methods with barrier methods
Concept tested: Barrier contraceptive method
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