A woman wants to use the lactational amenorrhea method for contraception. Which combination is required for this method to be reliable?
Correct answer: A. Amenorrhoea, exclusive or nearly exclusive breastfeeding, and an infant younger than six months
- A. Amenorrhoea, exclusive or nearly exclusive breastfeeding, and an infant younger than six months
- B. Regular menstruation, mixed feeding, and an infant younger than twelve months
- C. Amenorrhoea, formula feeding, and an infant younger than nine months
- D. Irregular menstruation, night feeds only, and an infant younger than six months
Explanation
The lactational amenorrhea method requires all three conditions: amenorrhoea, exclusive or nearly exclusive breastfeeding, and a baby younger than six months. If menstruation returns or supplementary feeds become regular, another contraceptive method is needed.
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