NEETZoologyReproductive Health
What techniques are mentioned as a means to assist couples who cannot have children through corrective treatment?
Options
- AGenetic engineering
- BAssisted reproductive technologies (ART)
- CHerbal remedies
- DPhysical therapy
Correct answer
B. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Step-by-step solution
A discussion on Reproductive Health is incomplete without a mention of infertility. A large number of couples all over the world including India are infertile, i.e., they are unable to produce children inspite of unprotected sexual co-habitation. The reasons for this could be many–physical, congenital, diseases, drugs, immunological or even psychological. In India, often the female is blamed for the couple being childless, but more often than not, the problem lies in the male partner. Specialised health care units