Can I breastfeed while taking levonorgestrel?

Most women don't want to get pregnant so soon after giving birth, so some breastfeeding mothers will take contraceptive measures during this period. Taking birth control pills is a very common contraceptive method, but you need to be careful when taking birth control pills during breastfeeding. Some emergency contraceptives can be transmitted to the baby through breast milk and affect the baby's health.

Can I breastfeed while taking levonorgestrel tablets?

Levonorgestrel tablets are a strong, short-term contraceptive. The contraceptive mechanism is to significantly inhibit ovulation and prevent the implantation of fertilized eggs, and to increase the consistency of cervical mucus, allowing sperm to expand through friction resistance, thereby fully exerting a strong contraceptive effect. It should be noted that this medicine needs to be taken on an empty stomach. It is forbidden to eat within two hours before and after taking the medicine. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first tablet.

Levonorgestrel tablets are used for emergency contraception in women, that is, when there is no protection or other contraceptive measures fail inadvertently. It is recommended to stop breastfeeding for at least 3 days after taking this product during breastfeeding, and the milk should be expressed regularly during this period. In addition, patients with breast cancer, male reproductive organ cancer, abnormal liver function or recent history of liver disease or jaundice, venous thrombosis, brain injury accident, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, depression and women over 40 years old are strictly prohibited from taking this type of medicine.

Side effects of taking levonorgestrel tablets

1. It can be seen that the changes in menstrual period are mostly manifested as early or delayed menstruation in the current month of taking medicine.

2. It can be seen that mild nausea, vomiting, dull breast pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue and other symptoms generally do not need to be treated and can disappear on their own after 24 hours. If the symptoms are severe or persist, you should consult a doctor.

3. There may be abnormal uterine bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop on its own, you should see a doctor immediately to be alert to the existence of ectopic pregnancy.