Q. Find out the right aspects of lactational amenorrhoea I. Ovulation do not occur during the lactational period II. Chances of the failure of contraception are almost nil upto six months following parturition III. Side effects are almost nil IV. It is a natural method of contraception V. It increases phagocytosis of sperms

A) II, III, IV and V
B) All except V
C) II, III, IV and V
D) All of these
Explanation

IUDs (Intra Uterine Devices) increases the phagocytosis of sperms. Natural method of contraceptive are the natural ways to prevent fertilisation. These methods are (i) Periodic Abstinence Couple avoid coitus or intercourse from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle when ovulation is expected to occur (ii) Coitus interruption or withdrawl method Withdrawl of penis from the vagina just before ejaculation so as to avoid insemination (iii) Lactational Amenorrhoea (Absence of menstruation) This method is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle don’t occur during the period of intense following parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother breast feeds the child, chances of conception are almost nil

Dr. Abubacker
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