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progesterone · Medicine question

Can Cyclogest progesterone pessaries be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cyclogest progesterone pessaries should not be used during breastfeeding because progesterone is excreted in human milk.

Sources for this answer

Cyclogest 200mgL.D. Collins & Co. Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 14Document updated 3 March 2026

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