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Why Is Susten Injection Advised During Pregnancy?
Question: Good day,
I contacted Dr XXXXXXX few weeks back via this site and got advice the next day.i visited my family doctor on 5th dec 2014.And following we're the report.LMP 6th July 2014 and the scanning shows that anterior low lying placenta, cx 5.5cm.Dr told me that the placenta is low and there are chances of placenta getting obstructed with the last c section scar and placenta may not go up. And if it happens so bleeding will be there and I need to take an injection susten 100 mg. but from the pharmacy from where I bought the medicine the pharmacist told me that the injection needs to be taken within half an hour bleeding starts.can you please explain me the use of this injection and precautions I need to take.please find attached the scanned copy of last scan report.so far iam not feeling any uneasiness and pregnancy is going smooth.
I contacted Dr XXXXXXX few weeks back via this site and got advice the next day.i visited my family doctor on 5th dec 2014.And following we're the report.LMP 6th July 2014 and the scanning shows that anterior low lying placenta, cx 5.5cm.Dr told me that the placenta is low and there are chances of placenta getting obstructed with the last c section scar and placenta may not go up. And if it happens so bleeding will be there and I need to take an injection susten 100 mg. but from the pharmacy from where I bought the medicine the pharmacist told me that the injection needs to be taken within half an hour bleeding starts.can you please explain me the use of this injection and precautions I need to take.please find attached the scanned copy of last scan report.so far iam not feeling any uneasiness and pregnancy is going smooth.
Brief Answer:
Sustain injection is used to support pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Congratulation on your pregnancy.
Thank you for believing me about your health concern.
I have worked through your history and reports; these are my opinion about your problem.
-Placenta previa may correct by itself and placenta grows up with advancement of pregnancy, but in some cases it will not happen so in that case patient requires cesarean section.
-Sustan injection is a progesterone hormone (progesterone is secreted by placenta to support pregnancy) given in pregnancy to support it. The role of its utilization during pregnancy is very controversial depends upon your treating doctor. (No harm in using it, so you can take it)
-If bleeding occurs, doctor gives progesterone, HCG injection and tranxemic acid to stop bleeding and support baby.
-As you are having low lying placenta you should abide by these precautions-
-Take complete bed rest.
-Avoid exercise and any type of exertion.
-Avoid sex during pregnancy
-On lying down position to keep your legs on pillows (to raise your legs).
-Take healthy and balanced diet
-If bleeding occurs immediately contact your physician
-Be prepared yourself for caesarean section and premature delivery
Please do not worried about it, as you are not bleeding and not having any symptoms and your baby is growing comfortably, so enjoy your motherhood.
Go repeat scan at 32 weeks to examine the placental position if placenta will not move upward than most probably you may require a caesarean section.
Hope it is useful; feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Sustain injection is used to support pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Congratulation on your pregnancy.
Thank you for believing me about your health concern.
I have worked through your history and reports; these are my opinion about your problem.
-Placenta previa may correct by itself and placenta grows up with advancement of pregnancy, but in some cases it will not happen so in that case patient requires cesarean section.
-Sustan injection is a progesterone hormone (progesterone is secreted by placenta to support pregnancy) given in pregnancy to support it. The role of its utilization during pregnancy is very controversial depends upon your treating doctor. (No harm in using it, so you can take it)
-If bleeding occurs, doctor gives progesterone, HCG injection and tranxemic acid to stop bleeding and support baby.
-As you are having low lying placenta you should abide by these precautions-
-Take complete bed rest.
-Avoid exercise and any type of exertion.
-Avoid sex during pregnancy
-On lying down position to keep your legs on pillows (to raise your legs).
-Take healthy and balanced diet
-If bleeding occurs immediately contact your physician
-Be prepared yourself for caesarean section and premature delivery
Please do not worried about it, as you are not bleeding and not having any symptoms and your baby is growing comfortably, so enjoy your motherhood.
Go repeat scan at 32 weeks to examine the placental position if placenta will not move upward than most probably you may require a caesarean section.
Hope it is useful; feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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