Prochieve | Progesterone Gel Breastfeeding
Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Prochieve | Progesterone Gel while breast-feeding.

What is Prochieve | Progesterone Gel used for?


Assisted Reproductive Technology Prochieve® 8% is indicated for progesterone supplementation or replacement as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology ("ART") treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency. Secondary Amenorrhea Prochieve® 4% is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. Prochieve® 8% is indicated for use in women who have failed to respond to treatment with Prochieve® 4%.

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Prochieve | Progesterone Gel. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Prochieve | Progesterone Gel safe for breastfeeding
Active ingredient in Prochieve | Progesterone Gel is Progesterone and based on our analysis of Progesterone it appears that using Prochieve | Progesterone Gel is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Progesterone while breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers Detectable amounts of progestins have been identified in the milk of mothers receiving them. The effect of this on the nursing infant has not been determined.

Prochieve | Progesterone Gel Breastfeeding Analsys


Progesterone while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 57-83-0

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.

Prochieve | Progesterone Gel Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Progesterone while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 57-83-0

Is Prochieve | Progesterone Gel safe while breastfeeding

Release from the progesterone-releasing intrauterine device available in the United States is 65 mcg/day or only 0.65% of the dose released from most of the devices reported in the literature. Because of the low levels of progesterone in breastmilk, even with the high-dose products, amounts ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. The progesterone vaginal ring available in some countries produces maternal blood levels that are lower than those of ovulating women.[1] Most studies indicate that progesterone is not detrimental to milk production or duration of nursing.[2][3] No special precautions appear to be required. In Russia, a progesterone gel (Progestogel - Besins Healthcare; not available in the US) has been used topically as a one-time application to the breasts to treat postpartum breast engorgement when more conservative measures have failed.[4] A subsequent study failed to detect any decrease in breast hardness 20 minutes after application of progesterone gel in mothers with engorgement.[5] The safety and efficacy of this use have not been well studied and the manufacturer of Progestogel recommends avoiding its use during lactation.


I am nursing mother and I have already used Prochieve | Progesterone Gel, what should I do?

It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Prochieve | Progesterone Gel and have used it then do not panic as Prochieve | Progesterone Gel is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Prochieve | Progesterone Gel, is it safe?

Usage of Prochieve | Progesterone Gel is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.


If I am using Prochieve | Progesterone Gel, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Prochieve | Progesterone Gel in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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