Lactational amenorrhea is a kind of periodic abstinence in which chances of fertilization is prevented upto a maximum period after parturition is

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Six months

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The correct option is D
Six months

Amenorrhea essentially means lack of menstrual cycles. This is based on the principle that women are not fertile, that is they do not ovulate or have menstrual cycles for six months after childbirth or parturition. This makes lactational amenorrhea a natural method of contraception.

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Q. 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.

Q. Natural methods of contraception work on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperm meeting. It includes
A. Periodic abstinence
B. Condoms
C. Coitus interruptus
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