Levonorgestrel (Emergency Contraceptive)

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Is it allowed to take Levonorgestrel (Emergency Contraceptive) during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

72-hours post coital emergency contraceptive drug. It is excreted into breast milk in non-significant levels. However, some authorities recommend to delay nursing for 4 hours after intake to further decrease any infant intake. Others do not consider it necessary or as much not longer than 3-4 hours. Progestagens do not have effect on lactation or breastfed infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding.

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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...

Synonyms

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Levonorgestrel (Emergency Contraceptive):

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27261868
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27467196
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25551519
  4. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/13-contraception-and-breastfeeding-protocol-english.pdf
  5. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/13-contraception-and-breastfeeding-protocol-spanish.pdf
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26447268
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK321151/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK321151.pdf
  8. http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/181468/1/9789241549158_eng.pdf?ua=1
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22928541
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22935323
  11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23784109
  12. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6205.pdf
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17337471
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15222930
  15. http://jfprhc.bmj.com/content/30/3/181.long
  16. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  17. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  18. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: Cathy, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month 2018-09-17 08:33
I had no side effects and started my periods about a week after i used it . i had taken the drug a day after unprotected sex
+3 #1 Reviewer: 19-24 Female (Patient) 2018-02-11 05:06
I took this when it was still two steps, however out of all the times i took it, it caused the onset of my period within 24 hours, even if i just finished with my period. This also made me nauseated, light headed, and sick to my stomach--however, I am not pregnant or a parent, so it has HUGE benefits despite any other random side effects. worth it.

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