What contraceptive methods can be used after LAM?
When any one of the three criteria for LAM use is no longer met or when a woman decides to stop using LAM, she needs to begin using another contraceptive method for as long as she wants to prevent another pregnancy. Women who are breastfeeding and who switch to another method should be advised on contraceptive options. Combined oral contraceptive pills (COC) and combined injectables are not recommended before six months postpartum because they contain estrogen, which may decrease the quantity of breastmilk. After six months postpartum, a woman who is breastfeeding can use any method of her choice as long as she is properly screened and meets the eligibility criteria.
