Milk Secretion Reducing Factor (Lactifuge)

Milk suppressant, also known as lactifuge, is a substance that suppresses milk production in a woman's breasts. This may be helpful for mothers who, for whatever reason, are unable to breastfeed their babies.

Some medications containing estrogen have a lactifuge effect. Estrogen is a female sex hormone that performs many functions in the body. It is also involved in regulating lactation in women.

When a woman breastfeeds, her body produces prolactin, a hormone that stimulates milk production. But if a mother needs to stop breastfeeding, for example for medical reasons, then prolactin must be suppressed. Estrogen can help with this process by blocking the action of prolactin and lowering the level of the hormone in the blood.

Some women may experience side effects from medications that contain estrogen, such as dizziness, nausea, and mood changes. In addition, such drugs can affect the levels of other hormones in the body and cause various health problems. Therefore, before taking medications containing lactifuge substances, women should consult a doctor and evaluate all possible side effects.

Overall, lactifuge substances are an effective way to suppress lactation in mothers. However, before using such drugs, it is necessary to evaluate all possible risks and side effects. Women should consult a doctor and get the necessary advice to choose the most suitable method of suppressing lactation for them.

Milk Secretion Reducing Factor (Lactifuge) is a substance that suppresses milk secretion. Some medications that contain estrogen have this effect and are used to suppress lactation in mothers who, for whatever reason, do not breastfeed their children. Such drugs inhibit the production of prolactin, a hormone responsible for stimulating lactation. In addition, estrogens reduce the sensitivity of the mammary glands to prolactin. As a result, milk secretion is suppressed.

The use of lactifugs is indicated in cases where breastfeeding for some reason is impossible or undesirable, but it is necessary to prevent the development of lactostasis and mastitis, which can develop with a sudden cessation of feeding. Lactifuges are prescribed for a limited period of time necessary to suppress lactation.