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Have a decent supply. Now experiencing peri-menopausal hot flashes. Would going back on birth control pills decrease milk supply? What would be safe and not affect supply?
Helen

Yes, going back on the pill would effect your supply. You may want to try progesterone cream instead, I used it when nursing my daughter it is very subtle and didn't seem to affect my supply no more so than the affect your period has on your supply. I used emerita progesterone cream about 1/4 teaspoon on my forearms daily. I read the book by Dr. John Lee "What your Doctor May NOT tell you about Pre-menopause" And he suggested the cream. I currently take B-6 supplements to help with progesterone production and that seems to take care of many of my symptoms. I am taking 50mg once daily. Hope that helps.