Question

A similarity between the Fem Cap and the diaphragm is both ________.

Multiple Choice

• do not require a spermicide

• can be worn for 48–72 hours

• are defined as barrier methods

• methods are over 97 percent effective

Answer 1

Both the fem cap and diaphragm are used for birth control and contraception.

Both fem cap and diaphragm require spermicide (such as nonoxynol-9) coating.

So, option-1 is false.

Fem cap can be worn for a maximum of 48 hours whereas diaphragm can be worn for a maximum of 24 hours.

So, option-2 is false.

Both fem caps and diaphragm (when used with proper spermicide) nearly 92-95% effective to prevent pregnancy.]

So, option-4 is false.

Both fem caps and diaphragm may be termed as barrier methods of contraception as both of these physically prevents the sperms from entering to uterus.

So, option-3 is true.

Therefore, the correct alternative is option-3 "are defined as barrier methods".