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Re: BCP, MET & Breastfeeding

From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:06:17 -0600 (CST)

The problem with taking Glucophage while breastfeeding an infant is due to the risk of hypoglycemia. Glucophage does go through the breast milk to the infant.

While you can take progestin only pills and breast feed, I am not aware of any studies that indicate how these pill effect our hormonal level (women with PCOS). If the progestins are not high enough, it can cause us to develop multiple cysts, endangering future pregnancies.

Only a few years ago, breast feeding moms were asked to us a combination of spermicides and condoms for the prevention of pregnancy. This combination works quite well for this purpose. After breast feeding, you can go back on a pill that works better for women with PCOS without as much worry.

At Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Angela wrote: >
>I am having a baby in July and if anyone can help answer this it would
>be great. I have PCOS/IR I want to breastfeed, but I need to get back
>on my MET and I need to get BCP. Does anyone know the rules for
>breastfeeding and MET, and also what kind of BCP should I be on.
>
>I understand some BCP can make PCOS/IR worse than it already is.

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Hope this helps a little,


Belle



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