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Mention two advantages of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method. - Biology

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Mention two advantages of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method.

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  1. There is no ovulation and therefore the menstrual cycle do not take place.
  2. As no medicines or devices are used in these methods, side effects are almost nil.
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Chapter 4: Reproductive Health - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 27]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 4 Reproductive Health
VERY SHORT ANSWER | Q 10. | Page 27

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