I am currently using Fenugreek with great success and no adverse side
effects.  I find it works best when accompanied with Blessed Thistle.



This is an abstract from Medline about a recent study of Galactogogues such
as Domperidone and Fenugreek conducted at the University of Illinois. I
believe it is from the August 18th, 2002 issue. If anyone has access to the
journal, I would like to read the entire article about their findings.



1: J Hum Lact 2002 Aug;18(3):274-9 Related 

Articles, Links 



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Galactogogues: medications that induce lactation.



Gabay MP.



Drug Information and Medication Use Outcomes Section, University of Illinois
at Chicago, USA.



Galactogogues are medications that aid in initiating and maintaining
adequate milk 

production. Most exert their pharmacologic effects through interactions with
dopamine 

receptors, resulting in increased prolactin levels and thereby augmenting
milk supply. 

Metoclopramide remains the galactogogue of choice due to its documented
record of efficacy and safety in women and infants. Domperidone crosses the
blood brain barrier and into the breast milk to a lesser extent than
metoclopramide, decreasing the risk of toxicity to both mother and infant
possibly making it an attractive alternative. Traditional antipsychotics, 

sulpiride and chlorpromazine, have been evaluated, but adverse events limit
their use. 

Human growth hormone, thyrotrophin-releasing hormone, and oxytocin have also
been studied. 

Finally, a natural product, fenugreek, has been purported to be effective in
anecdotal reports. Use of this agent may be warranted after considering
risks versus benefits.



PMID: 12192964 [PubMed - in process] 





 

 

Lena 

Breastfeeding/Exclusive Pumping Peer Counselor

Currently pursuing CLE


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