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Is Proluton Depot Safe To Take During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

Question: Is Proluton depot safe in case of twins?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Completely safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Proluton depot is progesterone which makes the uterine environment more favorable for the fetus.
It is completely safe in pregnancy, both for the mother and the fetus.
It is completely safe in twin pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Thanks a lot for the confirmation. I have also read that Proluton depot is also used for feminisation process in case of transgender. So, if that's the case will there be any affect on male foetus due to this Injection.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No adverse effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The dosage used for feminisation are quite high.
The dose used in pregnancy is very low and has no effect on the male fetus.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Thanks a lot Doctor.. My queries are solved and answered properly .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question on this portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana