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This report describes two breastfeeding Swedish women who used combined hormonal contraceptives containing drospirenone (3\u2009mg) and ethinylestradiol (0.03\u2009mg).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Main issue:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both participants experienced decreased milk production after initiating the combined hormonal contraceptives. The growth charts of their children show decreased growth during the same period and recovery after combined hormonal contraception was discontinued.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Management:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Combined hormonal contraception was discontinued, and measures were taken to increase milk production and follow infant growth.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These cases follow two experiences of low milk production after initiation of combined oral contraceptives. 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