Question

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

• A. ii and iii
• B. i and iii
• C. iii and iv
• D. i and ii

Answer 1

The correct option is B i and iii

A medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or abortion is a type of non-surgical abortion in which pharmaceutical drugs are used to induce abortion. An oral preparation for medical abortion is commonly referred to as an abortion pill. Medication abortion regimens can be safely and effectively used throughout the first 49 days of pregnancy.
The copper IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception. Copper IUDs actually prevent fertilization by reducing the number and viability of sperm reaching the egg, and by impeding the number and movement of eggs into the uterus.
Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant up to 6 months.
Contraception pills may be taken upto 72 hours after coitus to prevent conception.

So, the correct statements are i and iii.