Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproductive Health

Question:
What happens incase of lactational amenorrhea ?
Options:
Suppression of fertilisation .
Suppression of sperm transport .
Absence of menstruation .
None of these .
Correct Answer:
Absence of menstruation .
Explanation:
Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) method is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle do not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother breast-feeds the child fully, chances of conception are almost nil. However, this method has been reported to be effective only upto a maximum period of six months following parturition .