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Breastfeeding and Lupron

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    Breastfeeding and Lupron

    I am scheduled to have an embryo transfer in October. My doctor said I should not breast-feed my five month old daughter while I am on Lupron. He said that there isn't much data to indicate if it does anything to breastmilk. Does anyone know if it is OK to still breast-feed while on Lupron, or has anyone done this before?
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    Sunshine thanks for posting,

    It is not known whether leuprolide (Lupron) transfers into human milk, but due to its nonapeptide structure, it is not likely that its transfer would be extensive. In addition, animal studies have found that it has zero oral bioavailability; therefore, it is unlikely it would be orally bioavailable in the human infant if ingested via milk. Its effect on lactation is unknown, but it could suppress lactation particularly early postpartum. It is of no risk to the breastfed infant, only to milk production. I hope this helps if you have any other questions please call the InfantRisk Center at 806-352-2519. Thanks,

    Sandra Lovato R.N.
    InfantRisk Center

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