Question

Lactational amenorrhea

• A. Prevents secretion of milk from breast
• B. Prevents conception
• C. Prevents secretion of prolactin
• D. Prevents spermatogenesis

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Prevents conception

Lactational amenorrhea is Nature's contraceptive which occurs just after the parturition or during the lactation period. In this condition, menstrual cycle stops temporarily due to delayed secretion of GnRH from hypothalamus and suckling stimulus prevents the generation of preovulatory LH surge. Thus, the correct answer is option B.