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Medicines estriolQuestion & answer

estriol · Medicine question

Does estriol pass into breast milk and affect milk production?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Estriol passes into breast milk and may decrease milk production; Aspen estriol 1 mg/g cream is not indicated during lactation.

Sources for this answer

Estriol 1mg/g creamAspen · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 10Document updated 12 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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