Question

Find out the right aspects of lactational amenorrhea.
I. Ovulation do not occur during the lactational period.
II. Chances of the failure of contraception are almost nil up to six months following parturition.
III. Side effects are almost nil.
IV. It is a natural method of contraception.
V. It increases phagocytosis of sperms.

• A. II, III, IV and V
• B. All except V
• C. II, III, IV and V
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B All except V

Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)- This method is based on the fact that ovulation does not occur during the period of intense breastfeeding after parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother breast feeds the child, chances of conception are almost nil upto six months following parturition. It is a natural method of contraception with almost no side effect.