Lactational Amenorrhea Method: Breastfeeding and Contraception
The lactational amenorrhea method is a temporary postpartum contraceptive method based on frequent breastfeeding, absent periods, and a baby under six months.
The lactational amenorrhea method is a temporary postpartum contraceptive method based on frequent breastfeeding, absent periods, and a baby under six months.
Cycle tracking means recording menstrual dates, symptoms, and fertility signs to understand patterns in menstruation, ovulation, and reproductive health.
Basal body temperature is the body’s lowest resting temperature and can be tracked for a small sustained rise that commonly occurs after ovulation.
The cervical mucus method tracks changes in cervical fluid to estimate fertile and less-fertile days for conception, contraception, or cycle awareness.
Menstrual equity means fair access to menstrual products, sanitation, education, healthcare, privacy, and support for everyone who menstruates.
Period poverty is inadequate access to menstrual products, sanitation, information, privacy, or healthcare needed to manage menstruation safely and with dignity.
Menstrual stigma is the shame, secrecy, discrimination, or negative judgment associated with menstruation and can affect health, education, relationships, and dignity.
A menstrual cup is a reusable internal period product that collects menstrual blood and can provide long-lasting menstrual protection when fitted and cleaned correctly.
Period underwear is reusable absorbent underwear designed to collect menstrual blood and may be worn alone or as backup with other menstrual products.
Premenstrual syndrome is a recurring group of physical and emotional symptoms that appear before menstruation and usually improve after a period begins.