Termination of lactation can be a real problem for a woman, in some cases it is life threatening. That is why you should pay attention to the selection of drugs and physical methods to stop lactation.
Indications for suppressing lactation
In some cases, women are forced to face in order to stop lactation. For this there are a number of indications, among which may be absolute and relative. In the first case, refusal to take drugs can be a danger to the health and life of a woman.
Among the absolute testimony should be highlighted:
- Stillbirth
- Miscarriage in late pregnancy.
- The presence of malignant neoplasms (which are detected during pregnancy or after the birth of the child, when the woman is breastfeeding), requiring the appointment of radiation or taking chemotherapeutic drugs.
- Active tuberculosis.
- Identified HIV infection.
- Herpetic eruption in the nipple area.
- The development of a child galactosemia.
- Drinking alcohol or drugs during breastfeeding.
There are also relative contraindications to the termination of breastfeeding, such as:
- Voluntary refusal of women from breastfeeding.
- The development of inflammatory diseases in the area of the mammary glands in the infiltrative or purulent stage.
- Violations in the structure of the nipple, which creates an obstacle to breastfeeding or leads to permanent tissue trauma.
- Pathology of the mammary glands, which is expressed in anomalies of the structure, the presence of acquired mastopathy, surgical interventions with the formation of cicatricial changes, the presence of purulent mastitis in history.
- Identify severe extragenital pathologies that lead to a deterioration in overall well-being and insufficient nutrient intake by the child.
Complete breastfeeding with pills
It should be understood that almost all such drugs affect the hormones of a woman and affect the level and production of prolactin, a hormone responsible for lactation.
Before use, consider the following features:
- Taking this group of drugs is one of the most extreme methods, which is associated with a large number of side effects.
- The choice of the drug, as well as the dosage, remains with the attending physician.
- You need to know that the use of drugs in this group is an irreversible process. To restore lactation again will not work.
That is why you should be attentive to this approach in the termination of one of the important biological functions.
The best pills for stopping lactation
Dostinex
It is one of the most common drugs that can suppress lactation.
According to the mechanism of its action, it is similar to agonists acting on dopamine receptors. By affecting these cells, prolactin levels decrease for a long time.
The effect comes quickly enough, after 3 hours after consuming the first dose, prolactin is reduced, and this level can be maintained for 2-3 weeks.
The advantage of this tool is the selectivity of the mechanism of action, no effect on the production of other hormones. The drug is widely used, because in addition to suppressing lactation is used with an increased level of prolactin.
The risk of side effects is quite low, among them there may be a decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, vomiting. Dostinex should not be taken in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the remedy, pathologies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Bromocriptine
One of the most appropriate ways to stop lactation is the use of drugs that act at the central level. Bromocriptine is able to suppress the production of prolactin due to the fact that the agent is an agonist of dopamine receptors.
This substance stimulates the production of prolactin in the cells of the hypothalamus. As a result of taking the drug, there is a decrease in the production of hormones produced in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In smaller quantities, prolactin and somatotropin are produced.
It should be noted that the use of bromocriptine is possible only in the case of the development of severe septic mastitis with a possible risk of transition of the inflammatory process to neighboring tissues, as well as in the event of various complications.
Among them, among the most dangerous are stroke, pulmonary embolism. When using Bromocriptine, there may be a risk of side effects such as headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, psychomotor agitation.
Bromocriptine is absolutely contraindicated in the presence of arterial hypertension, pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
Bromocamphor
Known, long used drug that is prescribed to suppress lactation. In its composition, it contains camphor bromide, which, due to its calming effect on the central nervous system, contributes to the cessation of lactation.
A distinctive feature of using Bromkamfory is the lack of hormonal influence or blocking of the structures responsible for the production of milk.
Due to the slowing down of the nervous system, the impulses about milk production become less or they stop completely.
While taking the drug, contraindicated feeding and attachment to the chest, as this will lead to the stimulation of prolactin production.
The effect develops late enough, the complete cessation of lactation occurs no earlier than a week after ingestion. Among the side effects should be noted increased weakness, drowsiness.
Recommendations for use
Dostinex
In order to stop lactation, it is necessary to take the drug after establishing lactation in half a tablet, which corresponds to 0.25 mg, twice a day. The duration of treatment should be 2 days.
In case of unsteady lactation immediately after birth, the drug is taken in a dosage of 1 mg. A woman needs to take 2 tablets, each of which contains 0.5 mg.
Dostinex is taken while eating food. Do not exceed the allowable dosage due to the high risk of side effects.
Bromocriptine
The drug is recommended to take to quickly suppress lactation. In order for lactation to stop as early as possible and no side effects occur, the agent is used in the early postpartum period or immediately after abortion (but not less than 4 hours) before lactation has not yet fully developed.
The drug is prescribed in a dosage of 2.5 mg with a single use. In the case of a developed lactation function, it is possible to re-use the drug at a dosage of 2.5 mg not earlier than in 6-12 hours. After taking the drug is permissible for several days the secretion of secretion from the mammary glands.
Bromocriptine is recommended to use before meals. After the first dose is taken, it is necessary to decant the milk. Subsequently, the frequency of decanting should be reduced to a minimum, up to a complete cessation.
Bromocamphor
Bromkamforu take 1-2 tablets three times a day. The number of tablets will depend on the state of the lactation function.
The optimal rate is an average of 10 days. Do not stop taking the drug before one week, even if milk production has stopped. Late cancellation may result in renewed lactation.
The obligatory moment is the use of physical methods of stopping lactation simultaneously with taking Bromkamfory, such as tugging, restriction of fluid intake and so on.
Reviews
2 months after giving birth, I was faced with such a problem as lactostasis, and after 4 days I was diagnosed with mastitis. Her chest ached very much, an abscess appeared later, and the doctors decided to open the festering hearth. At this time, breastfeeding was prohibited, explaining that bacteria and antibiotics can get into the child, which I began to take immediately after the temperature rises. Since there was enough milk and I could not stop this process on my own, I was prescribed bromocriptine. I had to take the pills again, because at that time I was breastfeeding often. As a result, after 3 days the secretion of milk completely stopped. It gradually decreased, discomfort in the chest from overflow did not arise. The only drawback from the reception is the appearance of mild nausea and dizziness.
Anna, 30 years old, Tula
The whole pregnancy took place without any violations, the only thing that confused the doctors was the oblique position of the fetus. From the 35th week he began to move worse. The diagnosis was disappointing, put intrauterine death. Cesarean section was performed, but by this time I started to get colostrum from the nipples. As a result, we had to start taking Dostinex. Lactation stopped after the first admission, the course was scheduled for two days. I did not notice any side effects, there was no chest pain.
Elena, 24 years old, Belgorod
Bromkamforu recommended to take a gynecologist after she decided to stop breastfeeding. Tugging did not help, lactostasis even developed for a few days. That is why she began to take specialized drugs. During use Bromkamfory limited the water load to 500 ml. After 6 days, the milk had already ceased to be produced, but the doctor recommended to drink the pills for 10 days. Of the side effects noted only mild nausea and weakness.
Natalia, 26 years old, Dankov
