– It is dependent on a strong breastfeeding relationship between you and your baby. A smooth lactation experience does not come naturally to everyone. The inability to breastfeed as regularly as recommended will make the method less effective.
– LAM only works for up to six months. When your periods resume, or after six months of LAM, you have to switch to another method.
– Failure rates are high if you do not use this method correctly.
– It does not offer protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.
Are there any side effects for LAM?
There are no known side effects to using lactational amenorrhea as a method of contraception.
What are the disadvantages of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?
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