Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist that has been shown to be effective in suppressing lactation after pregnancy termination. It works by inhibiting prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland, which is necessary for milk production. Compared to older medications, cabergoline offers advantages such as a longer half-life (7 days!), fewer side effects, and a higher success rate in preventing lactation. It is typically administered as a one-time single dose, making it a convenient option for patients.
With the encouragement of Dr. Reeves, due to a dearth of research on cabergoline in the second trimester, Dr. Andrea Henkel conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of cabergoline 1.0 mg in decreasing breast symptoms after second-trimester abortion or pregnancy loss. The study found that a single 1 mg dose of cabergoline was significantly more effective than a placebo in preventing breast symptoms, with fewer participants reporting any breast symptoms on days 3, 4, 7,and 14, the typical peak days of breast symptoms.
Cabergoline was also associated with less “bother” from breast symptoms. Side effects did not differ between the cabergoline and placebo groups. Overall, the study concluded that cabergoline is an effective and well-tolerated option for preventing breast symptoms after second-trimester abortion or pregnancy loss.
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