Whether or not you can take a progestogen pill while breastfeeding depends on whether it is a progestogen-only pill or a combination pill. If it is a progestin-only type, it can be taken; if it is a combination type, it is not recommended and may lead to reduced milk production, affect the nutrient content of milk, and so on.
Appropriate contraceptive measures should be used when resuming sexual intercourse after delivery or during breastfeeding to avoid unplanned pregnancy. When choosing a contraceptive method, it is not recommended to take the combination type of contraceptive pill because it contains estrogen. Oestrogen has a strong effect on breast milk, which may lead to a decrease in milk production and may affect the nutrient content of the milk.
Generally, the methods available for contraception during breastfeeding include condoms, intrauterine devices as well as subcutaneous implants, vaginal pill rings, long-acting methylprednisolone contraceptive injections, etc. Progesterone-only type of contraceptives can also be taken.
According to the principle of choosing contraceptive methods during breastfeeding, the male partner should take more responsibility and try to use male contraceptive methods as much as possible. If you need to take progestin contraceptives, it is recommended that you consult your physician first and follow your doctor’s instructions.