Estropipate Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Estropipate is also known as: Ogen, Ogen 0.625, Ogen 1.25, Ogen 2.5, Ortho-Est

Overview

Do not use Estropipate if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Estropipate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Estropipate , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Estropipate Pregnancy Warnings

Estropipate has been assigned to FDA pregnancy category X. There is no indication for the use of estrogens during pregnancy. Estropipate is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Estrogenic agents have been associated with urogenital abnormalities in offspring that manifest later in life. Vaginal adenosis, squamous cell dysplasia of the uterine cervix and vaginal cancer have developed later in life in female offspring. In the male offspring, the risks of urogenital abnormalities and testicular cancer later in life are increased.

Estropipate Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of estropipate into human milk. Other estrogens are distributed into breast milk. Estrogens administered to nursing women have been shown to decrease the quantity and quality of breast milk.

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