Reproductive Health Question 3
3. Which of the following contraceptive methods do involve a role of hormone?
[2019]
(a) Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives
(b) Barrier method, Lactational amenorrhea, Pills
(c) CuT, Pills, Emergency contraceptives
(d) Pills, Emergency contraceptives, Barrier methods
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) In lactational amenorrhea, pills and emergency contraceptives methods, there is the involvement of hormones. Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle do not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition. Prolactin is the major hormone responsible for milk production and is present in sufficient quantities in almost all women to allow the establishment of normal lactation. Emergency contraception methods include emergency contraception pills (ECP), intrauterine device, e.g., LNG-20 (Levonorgestrel) and ulipristal acetate. $CuT$ and barrier method do not involve any hormonal role.
