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Does Primulut-N Taken During Pregnancy Cause Any Defect In The Child?

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Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Question: pregnancy problem.
hi sir / madam,
I am 23 yrs old married. Recently I conceived. my period date was on 15th oct 14. But I took Primulut-N for 15 days. I was unaware of my early pregnancy. i visited gynecologist she said due to primulut-N may be any abnormality comes to baby in future. Said baby growth is bit slow. Moreover in report she found three tumours also which was shocking for me as i didnt get kind of problem in past due to that and unaware about tumor existence. Before seeing report doctor advised to think what to do with baby . either to keep or to abort due to chances of abnormality. But after watching sonography report said that abortion also not possible due to tumor. so at present doctor said that tumor matter will see later on and now to save baby. she prescribed at present three medicines PNV , Folistar , Zincovit. sonologist advice to do sonography after 2weeks.

Uff i am very tensed what to do ? please suggest. i am attaching my sonography report.
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
follow up with scan 2 weekly, fibroids are small..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for contacting health care magic.

I have gone through your ultrasound report and it says live intrauterine fetus with h125 bpm heart beat. Also there are two fibroids - one intramural and the other subserosal. Both are harmless to the pregnancy as the intramural is very small 9mmx8mm in size and in anterior uterine body and not indenting the endometrial lining or the pregnancy. Moreover with growing pregnancy it is likely to thin out. The subserosal one is outside the uterus and not interfering pregnancy in any manner.

The concern about PRIMOLUT-N is genuine about causing congenital anomalies; but no large studies have been conducted which establish the fact and association. So if you plan to continue the pregnancy , just wait and follow up the progress of fetal growth with 2 weekly ultrasound as advised to you. In case there is any anomaly then nature has its own way of causing a terminating it naturally else the pregnancy would continue.

Also , if the pregnancy was unplanned, then also it is safe to terminate with medical methods at present under your gynecologist's supervision . The intramural fibroid should not be a problem, only concern would be slightly excess bleeding which can be controlled with antifibrinolytics if required.

So, option lies with you. Incase of further clarification , send me a direct query at:-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sameer-kumar/68814

Regards,
DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)
thanks for your reply Sir. can abortion is possible sir? can it be detected that baby will be normal or not after 2 weeks sonography? what about tumor sir? how to handle both the situation at a time? I am thinking of abortion if required and seems baby abnormality may arise as you said. don't know what decision should I take?

thanks
doctor
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
pros and cons explained..possibilities explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.

yes abortion is possible at 5weeks -6 weeks by medical method.
Unfortunately we cannot detect by any means not earlier than 9-11 weeks , if the baby has any chromosomal anomalies ( by chorionic villous sampling) , but anatomical anomalies cannot be commented upon till 18-20 weeks. If the baby has anomalies and if it is not compatible with life then nature itself would take care of it.
tumour are fibroids , they are benign , not malignant. they are small and need no intervention at this size and location.

well if you guys were keen on pregnancy , then i suggest you keep the pregnancy as there are various check points in an obstetric mangement which can detect any anomaly or chances by screening methods...
NT SCAN AT 11-13 WEEKS.,
TRIPLE SCREENING AT 15-18 WEEKS.
ANOMALY SCAN AT 18-20 WEEKS.
if any defect is found then pregnancy can be legally aborted till 20 weeks as per law safely.
So, if the fetus survives to 9-10 weeks and the heart beat remains , then it means that pregnancy is compatible with life and anomalies are unlikely and it can be safely continued.

Presently you can opt for continuing unless its an unplanned pregnancy and you both feel strongly for abortion. you just have to decide whether you both want it or not, dont bother about anomalies now, leave it to the obstetrician. be sure about your own feelings for the child.

regards,
Dr.Sameer Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (3 days later)
thanks a lot sir.. till what time abortion is possible . but why doctor said so that DNC is not possible in tumor at present. DNC I think abortion if I am not wrong. don't I have any risk on abortion? will i get the accurate condition of baby after two weeks sonography as suggested? what about tumor sir how to handle or treat that? please suggest. please answer all my above doubts as per your comfortable time. add if anything you find more advice for me like eating etc. which will help in healthy baby.

thanks.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
MTP limit is 20weeks as per law....

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
thanks for follow up.
As I mentioned earlier abortion is legal till 20 weeks period of gestation. so if you take a decision to continue then whenever at the checkpoints any anomaly is found MTP can be initiated before 20 weeks.
Secondly, regarding D&C, it is possible that there may be excessive bleeding due to inability of the uterine wall where myoma is present to contract and bleed, but with smaller gestation and small intramural fibroid it can be considered and if bleeding occurs it can be controlled by antifibrinolytics. The decisionis purely individual.
Thirdly , a scan after 2 weeks can establish viability of the fetus and if heart beat is present and growth adequate then pregnancy is likely to sustain.
Fourthly, continue folic acid and systen tabs along with balanced diet. Avoid much of dry fruits and papaya.

regards
dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Does Primulut-N Taken During Pregnancy Cause Any Defect In The Child?

Brief Answer: follow up with scan 2 weekly, fibroids are small.. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for contacting health care magic. I have gone through your ultrasound report and it says live intrauterine fetus with h125 bpm heart beat. Also there are two fibroids - one intramural and the other subserosal. Both are harmless to the pregnancy as the intramural is very small 9mmx8mm in size and in anterior uterine body and not indenting the endometrial lining or the pregnancy. Moreover with growing pregnancy it is likely to thin out. The subserosal one is outside the uterus and not interfering pregnancy in any manner. The concern about PRIMOLUT-N is genuine about causing congenital anomalies; but no large studies have been conducted which establish the fact and association. So if you plan to continue the pregnancy , just wait and follow up the progress of fetal growth with 2 weekly ultrasound as advised to you. In case there is any anomaly then nature has its own way of causing a terminating it naturally else the pregnancy would continue. Also , if the pregnancy was unplanned, then also it is safe to terminate with medical methods at present under your gynecologist's supervision . The intramural fibroid should not be a problem, only concern would be slightly excess bleeding which can be controlled with antifibrinolytics if required. So, option lies with you. Incase of further clarification , send me a direct query at:- http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sameer-kumar/68814 Regards, DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX