Question

Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter:

A. Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe.

B. Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infant for up to two years.

C. Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives.

D. Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception.

• A. B, C
• B. C, D
• C. A, B
• D. A, C

Answer 1

The correct option is D A, C

• Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, i.e., upto 12 weeks of pregnancy.
• Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infant up to 6 months.
  
• Copper-T (intrauterine device) is an effective contraceptive. $C{u}^{++}$ ions released by it suppress sperm motility and the fertilizing capacity of the sperms.
• Contraceptive pills have to be taken daily for 21 days starting within the first five days of the menstrual cycle. After a gap of 7 days, it has to be repeated. Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected copulation to prevent pregnancy.

Thus, the correct statements are A and C.