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Is It Advisable To Take Proluton Depot Injection When Having Low Lying Placenta During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Sat, 6 Jun 2015
Question: Hi doctor,,I am 20 th week pregnancy with low lying placenta and 10 times spoting has occurred during 2 nd trimester my doctor advised me to take tab du phaeton twice daily and bed rest..my sister advised me to take prolut depot 250 mg injection weekly up to34 weeks..and tab gestin bd she is also a doctor I am confused what is correct treatment this is my first pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your can follow your sister treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
In my opinion, your sister's opinion is a better option and you should continue with it.
Proluton- depot is a progesterone and helpful in proper growth and development of foetus and prevent premature delivery.
Gestin tablets are useful in cases of placental dysfunction.
Take proper rest and do not lift heavy weight.
Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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Is It Advisable To Take Proluton Depot Injection When Having Low Lying Placenta During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Your can follow your sister treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I can understand your concern here. In my opinion, your sister's opinion is a better option and you should continue with it. Proluton- depot is a progesterone and helpful in proper growth and development of foetus and prevent premature delivery. Gestin tablets are useful in cases of placental dysfunction. Take proper rest and do not lift heavy weight. Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more information. Good luck. Regards