Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Vaginal Moisturizer during lactation? |
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Non-hormonal vaginal lubricants are basically compounded by water or oil, either natural or mineral, or silicone. They may contain water, vegetable oils, glycerin, silicone, citric acid, polyethylene glycol (PEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG) and other products. Make sure that they are licensed and devoid of non-toxic products, since their vaginal absorption may be significant with excretion to mother's blood without any previous metabolization. Non-hormonal lubricants (creams, gels or eggs) intended to treat a possible dryness of vagina due to hypoestrogenism during lactation, diabetes, after treatment for breast or gynecologic cancer are preferred than the use of topical estrogen-containing products, since a prolonged use might theoretically decrease the breastmilk production if highly absorbed. Lubricants, in order to avoid any harm to the vaginal mucosa and the health of women, must meet some requirements, among which are included: ideal osmolarity should be less of 380 mOsm / Kg (by no means over 1,200 mOsm / Kg: less than 9% of glycols), pH 4.5, should neither contain spermicides (nonoxynol-9) ,nor drugs (eg anesthetics), nor herbal products, nor polyquaternary compounds, nor products that may alter the wholeness of condoms (WHO / UNFPA / FHI 2012). |
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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...