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Lactation Induction in a Transgender Woman With Electrocardiogram Abnormalities.

Marisa Horak¹, Lauren DeLeon¹

¹Grand Rapids, MI, USA.

Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association

|July 15, 2026

Summary

Lactation induction in transgender women using domperidone is possible even with pre-existing EKG abnormalities. Careful cardiac monitoring is essential for safe breastfeeding support in transgender individuals.

Keywords:

LGBTQIA+access to care breastfeeding galactogogues hormones induced lactation self-efficacy

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Reproductive Health
Transgender Healthcare

Background:

Transgender women desiring to breastfeed may pursue lactation induction protocols.
Domperidone-based protocols are commonly reported for lactation induction.
Domperidone use carries risks, including ventricular arrhythmias, prompting provider caution with electrocardiogram (EKG) abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the successful use of a domperidone protocol for lactation induction in a transgender woman with EKG abnormalities.
To describe institutional barriers encountered in providing lactation induction care to transgender patients.

Main Methods:

A domperidone-based protocol was utilized to induce lactation.
The patient had multiple EKG abnormalities, including first-degree atrioventricular block and right bundle branch block.
Non-pathogenic QT elongation was observed during therapeutic domperidone dosing.

Main Results:

Successful lactation induction was achieved using the domperidone protocol.
The patient tolerated therapeutic domperidone doses despite pre-existing cardiac conduction abnormalities.
Institutional barriers to accessing lactation induction care were identified.

Conclusions:

Domperidone can be safely used for lactation induction in transgender women with appropriate cardiac monitoring.
Clinicians should collaborate with transgender patients seeking lactation induction rather than withholding care.
Further research into safe domperidone use in this population is warranted.