Is TSH-releasing factor Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use TSH-releasing factor? Is TSH-releasing factor safe for nursing mother and child? Does TSH-releasing factor extracts into breast milk? Does TSH-releasing factor has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can TSH-releasing factor influence milk supply or can TSH-releasing factor decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
TSH-releasing factor lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for TSH-releasing factor is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of TSH-releasing factor is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that TSH-releasing factor does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of TSH-releasing factor safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 TSH-releasing factor usage in lactation
It is used as a functional test for hormone performance. It can enhance milk production by stimulating prolactin release.
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