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Can Cyclogest Replace Susten During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Question: Hello Maam,
I am 27 weeks pregnant now. Pregnancy has been going well.
I am on Duphaston 10 mg twice a day and 100 mg progesterone (Susten) Vaginal suppository.
My local doc has asked me to continue the progesterone suppository until the 8th month.
Also the stock of Susten 100 mg has run out . Can i use Cyclogest 200 mg instead.

Thanks
Dxx

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can use cyclogest

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, you can use cyclogest 200 instead of susten.
Both are natural micronised progesterone.
You can safely use it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Thanks Ma'am.
What are the benefits of using progesterone vaginal suppositories in Pregnancy.
I read somewhere that i prevent pre term labor.
Kindly advice and elaborate.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Prevents the preterm labour

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Progesterone prevents preterm uterine contractions.
Hence , progesterone suppositories help prevent preterm labour.
Moreover, it makes the uterine environment more favourable for the fetus.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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