Is Dimetrum (dienogest) recommended during breastfeeding?

Name: Is Dimetrum (dienogest) recommended during breastfeeding?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:45:37.535Z

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Dimetrum (dienogest) is not recommended during breastfeeding; whether to stop breastfeeding or abstain from dienogest therapy must be decided by weighing breastfeeding benefits for the child against treatment benefits for the woman.

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Dimetrum 2 mg TabletsBesins Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 3Document updated 8 November 2022

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