NEETZoologyReproductive Health
Which of the following sets contains only non-hormonal contraceptive methods?
Options
- ALactational amenorrhea, Condoms, Cu7
- BSaheli, Vaults, Lippes loop
- CDiaphragms, Multiload 375, Lippes loop
- DLNG-20, Cervical caps, Tubectomy
Correct answer
C. Diaphragms, Multiload 375, Lippes loop
Step-by-step solution
To identify the strictly non-hormonal methods, we must eliminate any method that relies on hormones or alters the hormonal milieu. Option 1 is incorrect because lactational amenorrhea relies on high prolactin levels to suppress gonadotropins. Option 2 is incorrect because 'Saheli' is an oral contraceptive pill that, despite being a non-steroidal preparation, modulates estrogen receptors to prevent implantation. Option 4 is incorrect because LNG-20 is a hormone-releasing IUD. Option 3 is correct. Diaphragms are phys