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What Causes Weight Gain While On Duphaston?

I am 25 weeks pregnant I have been taking duphaston twice daily since 16 v weeks cz had some bleeding.i want to ask shall I continue.cz I really feel info gain weight fast and in addition I have diabetes and taking clexane injection.my weight is 149 kg I am worried do I need really to continue. No bleeding so far all is fine baby us ok. Thanks in advance.
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
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hi..duphaston is used to prevent miscarriage..its like hormone replacement therapy..
once you had concieve you can stop it .
dont need to continue till end..
it is associated with weight gain for sure..
so consult your doctor to stop it if he/she agrees.
take care.
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What Causes Weight Gain While On Duphaston?

hi..duphaston is used to prevent miscarriage..its like hormone replacement therapy.. once you had concieve you can stop it . dont need to continue till end.. it is associated with weight gain for sure.. so consult your doctor to stop it if he/she agrees. take care.