Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Can my wife take birth control pills while breastfeeding? Also, she has not gotten a period since our baby was born, that is, for nine months. Also, let you know that I have another baby who is 2. When he is six months old, my wife got pregnant while she is not having a period, as we thought if there is no period, then there is no chance of conceiving a baby. Kindly advise which birth control pill would be better for her.
Kindly advise.
Hello,
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The period of amenorrhea (when the period cycle is absent) is directly related to breastfeeding. If the baby is feeding well, then the mother will not have her periods (lactational amenorrhea). But like you said, there are chances of getting pregnant during this period also. Since your wife is feeding, it is not safe to give combined contraceptive pills or birth control pills as the hormones in this will go to the baby. Only pills that are safe in breastfeeding are known as progesterone-only pills (mini-pills ). Other methods of contraception that are safe are male contraception condoms, depot progesterone injections, implants, intrauterine contraceptive devices. If you do not wish to have any more children, then either vasectomy or tubectomy can be done.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Can you please prescribe medicines? Also, suggest how she will take the medicines daily or weekly. Also, can we take medicine while she does not have a period?
Hello,
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The pill is called Cerazette (Desogestrel), which is a progestin-only pill. This has a pack of 28 tablets and has to be taken every day at 8 am in the morning and should not be missed. At the end of 28 days, she should have some bleeding, and she can stake the next pack from day 2 of periods. This can cause side effects like spotting and irregular bleeding. This can be taken when your wife does not have any periods. If she has to have her periods again, she should gradually stop feeding the baby and give the baby other foods. Only if exclusive breastfeeding is stopped it will return her period completely. And once she stops feeding the baby completely, she can take another contraceptive pill safely.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Thank you for your valuable time.
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