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Suggest Ways To Postpone Menstruation
Question: I am planning to conceive but this month I need to go to pilgrimage and need to postpone my periods.i am worried if I am pregnant and taking this pills may effect my pregnancy.
Brief Answer:
Avoid if chances of pregnancy are there
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Norethisterone is the drug which is generally given to delay the periods.
It is a FDA pregnancy category X drug, which means that it is contraindicated in pregnancy.
This is known to cause congenital defects in the fetus.
I will suggest you to avoid taking this drug, if there are chances of pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Avoid if chances of pregnancy are there
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Norethisterone is the drug which is generally given to delay the periods.
It is a FDA pregnancy category X drug, which means that it is contraindicated in pregnancy.
This is known to cause congenital defects in the fetus.
I will suggest you to avoid taking this drug, if there are chances of pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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