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Is Prolution Injection Safe To Sustain Pregnancy?

hi i am pregnant 16 weeks now and i hav previous history of one stillbirth and abortion this year.yesterday i felt few very light contractions so i rushed to the hospital the doctr adviced prolution inj. continous for 3 days and then twice a week i jast want to knw that is this injection is safe and is it oky to take it on daily basis.
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Dear member,
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.

The proluton depot injection can help to prevent abortion to a certain extent by decreasing contractions.

But the injection is long acting so it is not given on a daily basis. Ideally it's once a week.
Thanks
Dr bhagyashree
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Is Prolution Injection Safe To Sustain Pregnancy?

Dear member, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. The proluton depot injection can help to prevent abortion to a certain extent by decreasing contractions. But the injection is long acting so it is not given on a daily basis. Ideally it s once a week. Thanks Dr bhagyashree