Last update July 16, 2017

C23H30O4

Compatible

Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

Third generation synthetic progestogen which is structurally related to progesterone.
It has been used as a part of only-one-component contraceptives which have one year lasting effect for subdermal implants. Also orally used alone or associated to estrogen (see info on Estradiol + Nomegestrol).

In a study comparing effects on breastfeeding women (120 with a Nomegestrol implant and 120 with an intrauterine device (IUD), there were no significant differences on duration of breastfeeding nor somatic follow-up criteria nor health issues in infants (Abdel -Aleem 1996).

There is controversy about whether an early implant in the first few days after delivery affects milk production. Some authors consider it safer to wait for 4 to 6 weeks (ABM 2015).

Because there is less published experience than with other drugs in the same group, alternatives known as safer and of shorter half life may be preferable.

Progestogens in general are considered the contraceptive of choice during breastfeeding since they neither affect excretion and composition of the milk nor cause side effects nor affect the growth of the infants and the duration of lactation.
Progestogen implants are considered a good choice in women who are breastfeeding (Meckstroth 2001).

During lactation, progestogen-only contraceptives are preferred over those combined with estrogen. Otherwise, those with lower doses of estrogen should be used.
Within the first 6 weeks postpartum, non-hormonal contraceptive methods should be the first option. There is a controversy on whether milk production is decreased when progestogens are used prior breastfeeding is well established.


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Other names

C23H30O4 is Nomegestrol Acetate in Molecular formula.

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 63 %
Molecular weight 371 daltons
Protein Binding 97 - 98 %
VD 1.7 l/Kg
Tmax 2 hours
46 (28 - 83) hours

References

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  2. CDC - Curtis KM, Tepper NK, Jatlaoui TC, Berry-Bibee E, Horton LG, Zapata LB, Simmons KB, Pagano HP, Jamieson DJ, Whiteman MK. U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016. CDC - MMWR Recommendations & Reports. 2016 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. EMA. Estradiol + Nomegestrol acetato. Ficha técnica. 2016 Full text (in our servers)
  4. EMA. Estradiol + Nomegestrol acetate. Drug Summary. 2016 Full text (in our servers)
  5. Berens P, Labbok M; Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Protocolo clínico de la ABM n.º 13: Anticoncepción durante la lactancia, revisado en 2015. Breastfeed Med. 2015 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  6. Altshuler AL, Gaffield ME, Kiarie JN. The WHO's medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use: 20 years of global guidance. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. OMS. Criterios médicos de elegibilidad para el uso de anticonceptivos Quinta edición. Who Library. 2015 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  8. Lopez LM, Grey TW, Stuebe AM, Chen M, Truitt ST, Gallo MF. Combined hormonal versus nonhormonal versus progestin-only contraception in lactation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Abstract
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  10. CDC. Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2013: adapted from the World Health Organization selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use, 2nd edition. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
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  14. Mwalwanda CS, Black KI. Immediate post-partum initiation of intrauterine contraception and implants: a review of the safety and guidelines for use. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2013 Abstract
  15. CLM - Comité de Lactancia Materna de la AEP. Preguntas frecuentes sobre lactancia materna. Folleto. 2012 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  16. Espey E, Ogburn T, Leeman L, Singh R, Ostrom K, Schrader R. Effect of progestin compared with combined oral contraceptive pills on lactation: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Abstract
  17. Shaamash AH, Sayed GH, Hussien MM, Shaaban MM. A comparative study of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system Mirena versus the Copper T380A intrauterine device during lactation: breast-feeding performance, infant growth and infant development. Contraception. 2005 Abstract
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  22. Abdel-Aleem H, Abol-Oyoun el-S M, Shaaban MM, el-Saeed M, Shoukry M, Makhlouf A, Salem HT. The use of nomegestrol acetate subdermal contraceptive implant, uniplant, during lactation. Contraception. 1996 Abstract
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