What are the physiological effects of induced lactation?
A. Among adoptive-nursing mothers surveyed, many women reported a variety of experiences related to menstruation, and patterns of lactation versus supplementation, appetite and weight changes, and breast changes. Menstrual Patterns Many women reported marked effects of induced lactation on the menstrual cycle, sufficient to be of concern for those couples practicing rhythm contraception. Often, complete cycles were skipped, or menses was diminished to almost unnoticeable spotting. Menses tended to occur at longer intervals, with flow diminished and of shorter duration. A few mothers noticed no changes in their usual menstrual patterns. Lactation amenorhea has been most frequently associated with use of the Lact-Aid System. Women, who tried other devices and then switched, reported that they experienced their normal menstrual patterns with the other device/s. After switching to Lact-Aid System, they experienced the changes described, including lactation amenorhea. Lactation versus Suppl
