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Is Duphaston Pills Safe During Pregnancy?

Hi,i am cressida,age 34,weight66.5 5, height 5 5 . I am 20 WEEK Pregnant.i am diagnosed with marginal placenta previa. I had a histroy of stilllbirth n molar pregnancy earlier. This is my third pregnancy.my doctor has advised me to take duphaston twice a day to avoid utrine contraction.is it safe?
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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HELLO DEAR
I understand your concern, duphaston contain progesterone and studies proved that use of progesterone after 20 weeks or 24 weeks in female with bad obstetrics history is useful in preventing premature contraction and premature labour and provide healthy baby.
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Is Duphaston Pills Safe During Pregnancy?

HELLO DEAR I understand your concern, duphaston contain progesterone and studies proved that use of progesterone after 20 weeks or 24 weeks in female with bad obstetrics history is useful in preventing premature contraction and premature labour and provide healthy baby. THANKS