On  Tue, 6 Feb 2001, Melinda Myers <[log in to unmask] wrote>

"I am talking with a woman in Canada who is wondering whether it is safe to
use estrogen following a hysterectomy, while breastfeeding."

I am a nurse-midwife in Milwaukee, WI and prescribe estrogen to women in my
practice, usually for menopausal symptoms.  The amount of estrogen used
post-hysterectomy is one-fourth to one-third the amount found in current
oral contraceptives; I really doubt it will have any negative impact on
BF.  Keep in mind that there are many serious problems associated with
estrogen deficit, particularly in a young woman.  Without estrogen she
risks severe bone loss, increased risk of heart disease, sleep disturbance
from hot flashes, etc.  This is clearly a situation where known benefits
far outweigh any hypothetical risks of decreased milk supply, etc.  I hope
this helps.

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