Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide

D C Cominos; A van der Walt; A J van Rooyen

Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide

S Afr Med J. 1976 Feb 21;50(8):251-2.

Authors

D C Cominos, A van der Walt, A J van Rooyen

PMID: 3858

Abstract

A regimen of fursemide and moderate restriction of fluid intake was followed in 120 postpartum women to suppress lactation. The methods and results are presented, and possible mechanisms whereby furosemide may suppress lactation are discussed.

MeSH terms

Depression, Chemical
Diuresis / drug effects
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lactation / drug effects*
Pregnancy
Prolactin / metabolism
Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors / metabolism

Substances

Prolactin
Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors