Efficiency of lactogenic phytocomplex in hypogalactia in lactating women

Introduction. According to the literature, the main reason for premature termination of breastfeeding is hypogalactia. Much attention is paid to the treatment of hypogalactia with non-drug natural remedies.

Aim. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using different forms of a lactogonic phytocomplex for hypogalactia in lactating women.

Materials and methods. The comparative study included 68 women in labor, average age 27.3 ± 7.6 years, with a history of hypogalactia. All women were divided into 3 groups: 1st – the main (n = 30), who received Lactogon in tablets, 2nd – the main (n = 16), who received «Lactogon» in the form of a specialized product of dietary preventive nutrition – herbal tea and 3rd – the comparison group (n = 22). Observations were conducted during the mother and child’s stay in the maternity hospital and during the following month at home (for dietary supplements and herbal tea) and the following 3 months (for dietary supplements). The criteria were: tolerance; health status of the mother and child; on what day the effect of the treatment occurred; the amount of breast milk that the baby receives in one feeding and per day; sucking activity, weight curve dynamics, the presence of dyspeptic and allergic manifestations.

Results. The results of the study showed that already on the 2nd day of taking the phytocomplex Lactogon the volume of milk increased by 1.6–1.7 times compared to the same indicators in the control group and continued to gradually increase significantly exceeding the indicators of the control group. Thus, by the 30th day of using Lactogon, the volume of milk in women was 1.5–1.6 times higher compared to the control group. Good sucking activity and normalization of stool were observed in the infants of mothers in the main groups. The intake did not cause intolerance or allergic reactions.

Discussion. The results of this study correlate well with the results of a previously conducted study, which showed the highest levels of increase in milk volume in nursing women compared to other specialized products and dietary supplements for increasing lactation.

Conclusions. The study showed that the use of the phytocomplex Lactogon in women with hypogalactia is effective and safe.

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