This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other FP Methods and New Initiatives in Family Planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Ideal contraceptive for a couple who are living separately in two cities and meets only occasionally:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Barrier methods, B. OCPs, C. IUCD, D. Inj. DMPA
A: Barrier methods
Answer: A: Barrier methods 
Explanation: Ideal contraceptive for a couple who are living separately in two cities and meets only occasionally is Condom as long term contraception is not desirable. - Also OCPs and IUCD are required for long term contraception and both of them have few side effects too; so they are not desirable in this case. - Inj. DMPA is an injectable hormonal formulation which given contraception for 3 months which is not desirable here.