Lactational amenorrhea method of contraception is based on the fact that:
1. Ovulation and menstrual flow does not occur post conception during intense lactation
2. The cervix mucus becomes hostile to sperms after parturition during intense lactation
3. Ovulation and menstrual flow does not occur post partum during intense lactation
4. The endometrium is reabsorbed rather than sloughed off during intense lactation
Lactational amenorrhea is effective up to a maximum period of:
1. 3 months
2. 6 months
3. 9 months
4. 12 months
A major non contraceptive advantage of barrier contraceptives is that they prevent:
1. Cancer breast
2. STI
3. Ectopic pregnancies
4. Menstrual irregularities
Which of the following can be used by females as injectable or implant contraceptives?
I. Progesterone alone
II. Estrogen alone
III. A combination of progesterone and estrogen
1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III
Emergency contraceptive methods must be employed within:
1. 72 hours of ovulation
2. 72 hours of onset of menstrual flow
3. 72 hours of unprotected coitus
4. 72 hours of cessation of menstrual flow
Which of the following is not a preferred method employed for emergency contraception?
1. Administration of progestogens
2. Administration of estrogens
3. Administration of progestogen-estrogen combination
4. Insertion of an IUD
Which accessory sex duct is cut and ligated during vasectomy procedure?
1. Vasa efferentia
2. Vas deferens
3. Epididymis
4. Prostatic urethra
The main drawback of the surgical methods for birth control is:
1. They are poorly reversible
2. They are very expensive
3. Post operative rest period is very long
4. The surgery carries great risks of morbidity and mortality
Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called:
1. Contraception
2. Spontaneous abortion
3. Induced abortion
4. Feticide
MTP is considered relatively safe up to ____ weeks of pregnancy.
1. 12
2. 16
3. 20
4. 24