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Can Taking Cyclogest Be Safe To Treat Endometrioma During Pregnancy?

Hi.I am 17 weeks pregnant and I have endometrioma on hoth ovaries.My physucian in Egypt suggested to take cyclogist 400 mg daily at night to decrease the incidence of preterm labour as endometrioma causes increase risk of preterm labour by 33% than normal prefnancy. I am in the US and they don t recommened taking it. Also I ve read cyclogest may cause defects in the genital and hormonal systems of the baby both sexes. I took 400 mg for 2 nights,I feel I am not comfortable with it,please tell me what is the best to do and how should I stop taking it, can I stop it suddenly or it s of risk as the body may understands this as labour or should I devide the dose then quit please tell me how to stop it and if it safe on 1st place or not. Thanks a lot
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Hello,

Cyclogest is progesteron preparation, helping pregnancy & a the same time avoids complications of endometriosis.

So can be taken safely during pregnancy. Please have regular check ups & onsultation of your treating gynecologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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Can Taking Cyclogest Be Safe To Treat Endometrioma During Pregnancy?

Hello, Cyclogest is progesteron preparation, helping pregnancy & a the same time avoids complications of endometriosis. So can be taken safely during pregnancy. Please have regular check ups & onsultation of your treating gynecologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale