Reproductive Health · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which statement correctly describes lactational amenorrhea as a natural method of contraception?
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Which statement correctly describes lactational amenorrhea as a natural method of contraception?
- A.It remains reliably effective throughout the entire period of breastfeeding, even after menstruation resumes.
- B.It is effective only when the mother is exclusively breastfeeding, menstruation has not resumed, and the baby is less than six months old.Correct answer
- C.It prevents fertilisation by causing permanent blockage of the fallopian tubes.
- D.It depends on avoiding intercourse only during the 10th to 17th days of the menstrual cycle.
Solution
Lactational amenorrhea can be effective for about six months after childbirth when the mother is fully breastfeeding and menstruation has not resumed. Its reliability decreases when these conditions are not met.
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