Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use VA-2914? Is VA-2914 safe for nursing mother and child? Does VA-2914 extracts into breast milk? Does VA-2914 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can VA-2914 influence milk supply or can VA-2914 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About VA-2914 usage in lactation

VA-2914 is a selective progesterone receptor modulator used in a single dose as an emergency postcoital contraceptive. No information is available on the clinical use of VA-2914 during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends avoiding use of VA-2914 acetate during breastfeeding; others recommend withholding breastfeeding for 24 hours after use, based on the low levels in breastmilk.[1][2]
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