Question

Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter:
Which two of the following statement is correct?
(i) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe
(ii) Generally, chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the in fact up to two years
(iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives
(iv) Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception

• A. (i), (iii)
• B. (i), (ii)
• C. (ii), (iii)
• D. (iii), (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i), (iii)

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe.
Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives and can last up to 12 years. Less than 1 out of 100 women who use it will get pregnant each year. It starts preventing pregnancy as soon as it is inserted.
Generally, chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds up to 6 months after parturition.
Contraception pills must be started one week prior to coitus to prevent conception.