Question

Periodic abstinence is a method used to avoid which of the following situations?

• A. Fertilization of sperm and ovum after coitus
• B. Unwanted pregnancy
• C. Release of the ovum in a female body
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Unwanted pregnancy

Periodic abstinence is a method of contraception, in which, the coitus is avoided from the 12-16 days of the menstrual cycle. This is because, on the 14${}^{th}$ day of the menstrual cycle, the ovum is released. So, the correct option is 'Unwanted pregnancy'.