Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter: (i) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant up to two years (iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (iv) Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception Which two of the above statements are correct?
- (i), (iii)
- (i), (ii)
- (iii), (iv)
- (ii), (iii)
Answer
(1) (i), (iii)
Solution
(i) As per NCERT, MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, i.e., up to 12 weeks of pregnancy ⇒ correct.
(ii) As per NCERT, lactational amenorrhoea is effective only up to a maximum period of six months following parturition, not two years ⇒ incorrect.
(iii) IUDs such as copper-T (CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375) are effective contraceptives ⇒ correct.
(iv) Emergency contraceptive pills are effective only if taken within 72 hours of coitus, not one week ⇒ incorrect.
∴ Statements (i) and (iii) are correct.
Answer: (1)