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What Is The Effect Of Primolut N On The Fetus?

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2014

Question: Hello Doctor,
My wife has taken 4 primolut n tablet about 20 days back, 1 per day to delay menses....today doctor confirmed that she is conceived.

We are worried whether primolut will have some adverse effect on fetus / baby.....
If yes what kind of effect it might be.....

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry. No adverse effect on the baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. You may relax as Primolut N which is basically low dose oestrogen, will not adversely affect the foetus/baby. It could have had adverse effects only if it was in high dose as in morning-after pills.

(Since I do not expect any bad side effects with the dose she has taken, I am not trying to explain what the adverse effects could be.)

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 hours later)

Thanks Doctor,

1. I heard the consumption of this drug may influence the baby to be a boy......is that true?
2. If we want to carry-on do we need to practices any additional precautionary measures due to this drug consumption?

Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The medicine cannot affect the gender of your baby

Detailed Answer:
Thanks XXXXXXX for writing back.
1. As the fertilization occurs, the genetic makeup of the baby gets determined. If it contains Two X chromosomes, it will be a female. On the other hand, if it contains a X and a Y, it will be a male. It is already fixed before even the pregnancy was diagnosed. No medicine can change or influence it.
2. No additional precautions are required. The pregnancy can be safely continued.

Wish you two a safe and healthy pregnancy. Stay relaxed.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D