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Efficacy and effectiveness of LAM.

Kathy I Kennedy¹

¹University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80210, USA. kkennedy@du.edu

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|May 25, 2002

Summary

The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a temporary, highly effective contraception method for breastfeeding women. This review highlights its efficacy and effectiveness, particularly in industrialized nations.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Family Planning
Contraception

Background:

Non-randomized clinical trials in the 1990s indicated high efficacy for the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM).
The World Health Organization conducted a longitudinal study supporting LAM's effectiveness in over 4000 breastfeeding women.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy and effectiveness of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM).
To highlight existing data on LAM use in industrialized countries, where information is scarce.

Main Methods:

Review of non-randomized clinical trials and a World Health Organization longitudinal study.
Analysis of existing literature on LAM effectiveness, with a focus on industrialized nations.

Main Results:

LAM demonstrated high effectiveness as a temporary contraceptive method in initial studies.
Effectiveness data for LAM remains limited, especially concerning its use in industrialized countries.

Conclusions:

The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a proven effective temporary contraceptive.
Further research and data collection on LAM effectiveness in industrialized countries are needed.

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