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Which of the following male factors can cause infertility?

Answer: Low sperm count, abnormal morphology, or poor motility.

  • A Low sperm count mainly, with all other semen parameters normal
  • B Abnormal sperm morphology mainly, unaffected by count or motility
  • C Poor sperm motility mainly, occurring independently of count or shape
  • D Low sperm count, abnormal morphology, or poor motility

Correct answer: D. Low sperm count, abnormal morphology, or poor motility

Explanation: Male infertility can result from low sperm count (oligospermia), absence of sperm (azoospermia), poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm morphology - any or all of these factors.

Contraceptive Methods by CategoryNaturalabstinence,withdrawalBarriercondom (alsoblocks STIs)IUDCuT, LippesloopHormonalpills, injectables,implantsSurgicalvasectomy,tubectomyEffectiveness and permanence generally increase left→right; only barrier methods stop STI transmission

Contraceptive methods span a spectrum from temporary/natural to permanent/surgical; condoms stand out as the only method offering STI protection alongside contraception.

Concept context

Understand reproductive health, family planning, contraception methods, STIs, population control, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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