According to NCERT, lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is a natural postpartum method that works when the mother exclusively breastfeeds and remains amenorrhoeic for the first six months after childbirth. Along with pills (hormonal oral contraceptives) and emergency contraceptives, it forms part of the contraceptive options discussed. Therefore, option 4 (Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives) correctly lists three recognized methods. The other options mix methods that are also valid, but they do not align with the specific grouping given in NCERT as the correct trio here.
🧠 Did You Know?
Lactational amenorrhea method is effective only under strict conditions: exclusive breastfeeding, no return of menses, and within six months of birth.
💡 NCERT Memory Line:
LAM is a natural method; combined pills and emergency contraception are hormonal/post-coital methods discussed in family planning chapters.
Progestasert is a hormone-releasing IUD. Multiload 375 is a copper-releasing IUD. Diaphragm is a female barrier contraceptive. Saheli is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive.
Choose the correct statement regarding GIFT to overcome infertility.
GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer) involves transferring an ovum into the fallopian tube of a woman who cannot produce ova but has a normal reproductive tract for fertilization and development.
