Progesterones are not galactogogues. However, there are a couple of studies
which show (supposedly-I have not bothered to read them) that progesterones can
enhance milk supply.  Having seen a exclusively breastfed infant who was
previously thriving lose a significant amount of weight within 2 weeks of his
mother initiating a progesterone only pill, I believe this to be a false finding.
In addition, many other mothers have also reported a loss in supply after
starting progesterones.

I have written a short article citing references about progesterones and milk
supply loss.  I would be happy to forward it to you, if requested. Chris

In a message dated 2/5/2004 10:14:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
Has anyone else had any
experience with this med?  Why would this progesterone only pill be a
useful galactogogue?

Christine Betzold NP IBCLC MSN
www.starfireinternational.net/breastfed

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