Question

Choose the correct answer among the alternatives given :
What is true for lactational amenorrhea?
(i) It means absence of menstruation.
(ii) Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period.
(iii) Chances of contraception are almost nil upto six months following parturition.
(iv) Side effects are almost nil
(v) Contraceptive efficiency reduces after the period of intense lactation.
(vi) It is a natural method of contraception.
(vii) It increases phagocytosis of sperms.

• A. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
• B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vii)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)

Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) method is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle do not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother breastfeeds the child fully, chances of conception are almost nil. However, this method has been reported to be effective only upto a maximum period of six months following parturition. As no medicines or devices are used in these methods, side effects are almost nil.

So, the correct answer is '(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)'.