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Why Is Progesterone And HCG Hormonal Shots Prescribed For Pregnancy?
Question: Why did my doctor prescribed progesterone tab and HCG hormonal injection in W6 to my wife. Is it really necessary considering the fact that she had 1 2 drops of spotting ??
Also it was our first visit and she recommend blood test.
So, is it safe to take hormonal pills or injection before blood tests ?
Also it was our first visit and she recommend blood test.
So, is it safe to take hormonal pills or injection before blood tests ?
Brief Answer:
Both the medicines are safe and helpful and supporting to pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Dr Purushottam NeurgaonBkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and II think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) As you must be aware that no amount of bleeding is expected during normal pregnancy. As she was having some spotting or minimal bleeding, medically prudent doctor thinks of threatened abortion.
3 ) To support ongoing pregnancy , progesterone and HCG injection are usually prescribed by the doctor.
Both these medicines help support growth of the pregnancy.
4 ) Please keep full trust in your treating doctor. Blood investigations and USG can be done Ro assess her general condition and viability of the pregnancy.
5 ) Both of these medicines are safe and helpful for pregnancy.
I hope this answer helps you
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Both the medicines are safe and helpful and supporting to pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Dr Purushottam NeurgaonBkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and II think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) As you must be aware that no amount of bleeding is expected during normal pregnancy. As she was having some spotting or minimal bleeding, medically prudent doctor thinks of threatened abortion.
3 ) To support ongoing pregnancy , progesterone and HCG injection are usually prescribed by the doctor.
Both these medicines help support growth of the pregnancy.
4 ) Please keep full trust in your treating doctor. Blood investigations and USG can be done Ro assess her general condition and viability of the pregnancy.
5 ) Both of these medicines are safe and helpful for pregnancy.
I hope this answer helps you
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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