Question

Describe the lactational amenorrhea method of birth control.

Answer 1

Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM):

1. It is a natural, short-term birth control method.
2. It is a family planning method based on breastfeeding, also called postpartum infertility.
3. Lactation means the female body is making breastmilk and amenorrhea means not on a monthly period.
4. Breastfeeding hormones stop the female body from releasing eggs.
5. It has proven to be an efficient tool that helps to prevent pregnancy.

• L- Lactational means breastfeeding.
• A - Amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation.
• M - Method.