[23] Contraception - Natural Methods

Question 1

What natural methods of contraception are available?

Answer 1

• Calendar
• Temperature
• Observation of cervical mucus
• Palpating the cervix
• Lactational amenorrhoea

Question 2

What can help women keep track of their cycle and fertile times?

Answer 2

Devices and dipsticks available for purchase

Question 3

Is the lactational amenorrhoea method effective?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Who is the lactational amenorrhoea method effective for?

Answer 4

Breast-feeding mothers

Question 5

What conditions must be fulfilled for the lactational amenorrhoea method to be effect?

Answer 5

• Must be fully breastfeeding
• Have amenorhoea
• Baby must be less than 6 months old

Question 6

What are the benefits of natural methods of family planning?

Answer 6

• No side effects

- Complies with religious practices of some mothers

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of natural methods of family planning?

Answer 7

• Considerable commitment from both partners required
• Unreliable with unpredictable cycles
• Less effective than other methods