Last update: Jan. 10, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Progesterone since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
Your contribution is essential for this service to continue to exist. We need the generosity of people like you who believe in the benefits of breastfeeding.
Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
Progesterone belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Progesterone in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | Baja - Low | % |
Molecular weight | 314 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 99 | % |
Tmax | 6 | hours |
T1/2 | 48 | hours |
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by La Liga de la Leche de México from Mexico
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Excreted into breast milk in a non-significant amount with no side-effects observed in breastfed infants of treated mothers. The plasma levels in those infants have been undetectable or very low.
During the first 6 weeks after birth, non-hormonal methods are of choice as contraceptives.
If associated to estrogens may inhibit lactation. It is recommended the use of contraceptive medication that does not contain estrogens, or, better if it contains progestogen alone.