Question

State True/False with an explanation.

(a) Abortions could happen spontaneously too. (True/False)

(b) Infertility is defined as the inability to produce viable offspring and is always due to abnormalities/defects in the female partner. (True/False)

(c) Complete lactation could help as a natural method of contraception. (True/False)

(d) Creating awareness about sex-related aspects is an effective method to improve the reproductive health of people. (True/False)

Answer 1

(a) True: Abortions can occur spontaneously due to various reasons like genetic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, infections, etc.

(b) False: Infertility is defined as the inability to produce viable offspring and can be due to abnormalities or defects in either the male or female partner, or both.

(c) True: Complete lactation, when the baby is exclusively breastfed, can act as a natural method of contraception. This is because it suppresses the release of hormones responsible for ovulation, thereby preventing pregnancy.

(d) True: Creating awareness about sex-related aspects like reproductive anatomy, puberty, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, etc., can help people make informed decisions about their reproductive health, leading to better health outcomes.