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Why Is Susten Prescribed During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Question: hi i m 12 weeks pregnant. My doctor advised me to take susten 200 vaginally for 14 days. May i know is it safe and for what use. Will it has any side effect on baby or on me.Please give me brief details.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Susten 200 is progesterone and for safe pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Susten 200 is a progesterone preparation and taken vaginally usually between 8 and 16 weeks. This is to help a safe pregnancy and avoid chances of miscarriage.

Your doctor has given you correct advise in using Susten 200 vaginally for 14 days. It is given to many women who have risk of miscarriage due to progesterone deficiency or spotting.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Why Is Susten Prescribed During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Susten 200 is progesterone and for safe pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Susten 200 is a progesterone preparation and taken vaginally usually between 8 and 16 weeks. This is to help a safe pregnancy and avoid chances of miscarriage. Your doctor has given you correct advise in using Susten 200 vaginally for 14 days. It is given to many women who have risk of miscarriage due to progesterone deficiency or spotting. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek