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Safety in Lactation: Progestogen-only contraceptives
30 October 2020Progesterone-only contraceptives (POC) are administered orally, by depot injection, intradermal implant or intra-uterine device. There is no evidence that POCs have any effects on breastfeeding…
Does St John’s Wort interact with combined and progestogen only hormonal contraception?
1 June 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence regarding an interaction between St John’s Wort and combined and progestogen only hormonal contraceptives. Summary The interaction…
Lactation Safety Information
Oral for breast cancer
Oral
for breast cancer
No published evidence of safety of breastfeeding when used to treat maternal cancer
May interfere with early lactation
30 July 2020
For endometriosis and menstrual disorders
For endometriosis and menstrual disorders
No published evidence of safety of breastfeeding when used to treat endometriosis or menstrual disorders
Avoid until lactation well established
30 July 2020
Oral / Injection
Oral / Injection
Nonhormonal contraception until 6 weeks postpartum
Moderate level of published evidence of use in breastfeeding
Small risk of interference with early lactation
30 July 2020