Can Levonorgestrel Be Used By A Lactating Mother?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

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Question : Hello,

I've a one year old baby and am still a lactating mother. We had intercourse 42 hours ago whic. Can I use Levonorgestrel 1.5mg contraceptive? Are there any side effects of using this?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes LNG can be used in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

I understand your concern.

Levonorgestrel/LNG 1.5 mg can be used safely in your case.

There are no specific side effects either in the mother or the baby.

Also this drug has no evil effects on the quantity of milk produced by the mother.

Overall its safe to use LNG as an emergency contraceptive within 72 hours.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad