Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 5 days) in breastfeeding

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

Is it allowed to take Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 5 days) during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Selective modulator of progesterone receptors.It is used as an emergency contraceptive within 120 hours (5 days) after sexual intercourse. A high plasma protein-binding capacity explains a small passage into observed breastmilk (0.02 mg / L) at the first day (HRA Pharma 2015: 8.3). As an emergency contraceptive it is a medication of limited and occasional use with a total relative dose ingested by the infant less than 1%. World Health Organization states that it can be used as an emergency contraceptive during breastfeeding (WHO 2015). For Ulipristal as TREATMENT OF UTERINE MIOMAS, see specific info on "Ulipristal acetate (uterine fibroid)”.
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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...

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 5 days)