Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: Tenth Edition

ETHYNODIOL

Progestogenic Hormone

PREGNANCY RECOMMENDATION: Contraindicated

BREASTFEEDING RECOMMENDATION: No Human Data—Probably Compatible

PREGNANCY SUMMARY

Ethynodiol should not be used in pregnancy because there are no benefits for the mother, embryo, or fetus. The agent is used primarily in oral contraceptives (see Oral Contraceptives).

BREASTFEEDING SUMMARY

See ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES



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