NEET Zoology Reproductive Health Problems Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Lactational amenorrhea is an effective method of contraception immediately after childbirth.
Reason (R): During the period of intense lactation, ovulation and menstrual cycles do not occur.
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Lactational amenorrhea leverages the absence of ovulation during intense lactation as a natural contraceptive method, as noted in the NCERT context.
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