alleryLactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method is effective only up to a maximum period of:
ASix months
BFour months
CTwelve months
DTwo months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Six months
Lactational amenorrhea works because intense breastfeeding suppresses ovulation.
Your syllabus states the method is effective for a maximum of **six months following parturition**, and only if the mother is fully breastfeeding.
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