Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Valerato de estradiol? Is Valerato de estradiol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Valerato de estradiol extracts into breast milk? Does Valerato de estradiol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Valerato de estradiol influence milk supply or can Valerato de estradiol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Valerato de estradiol lactation summary

Valerato de estradiol usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Valerato de estradiol is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Valerato de estradiol may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Valerato de estradiol may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Valerato de estradiol low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Valerato de estradiol We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Valerato de estradiol usage in lactation

A natural Estrogen that is marketed for oral, injection and topical administration (skin and vaginal).On the chemical form of valerate, it is used in association with a progestin as a combined birth-control compound (e.g. Estradiol + Dienogest) Estradiol is excreted into breast milk in clinically non-significant amount (Nilson 1978) and no problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were treated (Pinheiro 2016). Plasma levels of these infants were undetectable or very low (Pinheiro 2016). After administration in the form of transdermal patches milk levels have been undetectable (Pinheiro 2016, Perheentupa 2004). Despite these data, an older publication associated the use of transdermal estradiol with a case of jaundice and poor weight gain (Ball 1999).There is greater passage to milk when the administration is vaginal. There is evidence (albeit inconsistent) that estrogen-containing pills may decrease milk production, especially during the first few weeks postpartumThey may reduce the protein content of the milk. No problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were treated, except some cases of transient gynecomastia in infants whose mothers were receiving a higher dose than usual. Estrogen exposure in childhood or adolescence, does not influence the subsequent production of milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that this medication is usually compatible with breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Valerato de estradiol usage in lactation

Valerato de estradiol has not been studied during breastfeeding. Injectable Valerato de estradiol has been used to suppress lactation, usually in combination with testosterone. Generally, it should be avoided in mothers wishing to breastfeed. Oral Valerato de estradiol is only available in the United States in a combination oral contraceptive product that also contains dienogest. Based on the available evidence, expert opinion holds that nonhormonal methods are preferred during breastfeeding and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred over combined oral contraceptives in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum. For further information, consult the record entitled, "Contraceptives, Oral, Combined."

Valerato de estradiol Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Valerato de estradiol injection was previously used therapeutically to suppress lactation, usually in combination with testosterone.[3][4][5] A retrospective cohort study compared 371 women who received high-dose estrogen (either 3 mg of diethylstilbestrol or 150 mcg of ethinyl estradiol daily) during adolescence for adult height reduction to 409 women who did not receive estrogen. No difference in breastfeeding duration was found between the two groups, indicating that high-dose estrogen during adolescence has no effect on later breastfeeding.[6]
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