Question

With reference to birth control, define

a) Lactational amenorrhea
b) Periodic abstinence

Answer 1

• Lactational amenorrhea is the temporary postnatal infertility that occurs when a woman is amenorrheic and fully breastfeeding. Cycles without ovulation are most common during the first six months postpartum.
• Periodic abstinence is natural family planning by not having sexual intercourse on the days of a woman's menstrual cycle when she could become pregnant.