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Pregnant, Shortened Cervix, Taking Progesterone. Safe To Take Candid Vaginally?
i am 34 weeks pregnant on bed rest with a shortened cervix (1.5 cm). I did have a mild UTI for which I was given antibiotics . I have now been given candid V3 to be inserted vaginally coz I ve had slight white discharge (similar to ovulation ). I am also take 200 mg of progestrone twice a day for the last 2 weeks. Is it safe to take vignally inserted tablets at this point
Wed, 12 Sep 2012
Hi,
Thanks for query,
Yes it is safe to take vaginal inserted tablet at 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Do not insert it forcefully or very deep.
Take aseptic precaution.
Continue your oral progesterone.
Thanks.
Thanks for query,
Yes it is safe to take vaginal inserted tablet at 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Do not insert it forcefully or very deep.
Take aseptic precaution.
Continue your oral progesterone.
Thanks.
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