Desogestrel

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Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Desogestrel during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Desogestrel (Progestogen-only contraceptive pill) that does not alter quality or composition of breast milk. Excretion into breast milk is non-significant, with no harmful effects on breastfed infants from treated mother reported. Within the first 6 weeks after birth, non-hormonal contraceptive methods are preferred.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Trade Names

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Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25551519
  2. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/13-contraception-and-breastfeeding-protocol-english.pdf
  3. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/13-contraception-and-breastfeeding-protocol-spanish.pdf
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26447268
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK321151/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK321151.pdf
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24783396
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23635040
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23623474
  9. http://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(13)00455-X/pdf
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23784109
  11. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6205.pdf
  12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21508750
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21894275
  14. http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/September/201109amir.pdf
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20682140
  16. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19642521
  17. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19913145
  18. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16531169
  19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11762658
  20. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11172794
  21. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11013791
  22. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2145042/pdf/canfamphys00031-0055.pdf
  23. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9025449
  24. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7924322

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