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What Does Low Placenta Signify?

Hello doctor,i am 13 weeks pregnant and my last ultrasound indicated low placenta.My doctor has prescribed duvadilan retard tice a day and dubagest 200 also twice a day.I have been taking dubagest ever since i've concieved.Also i concieved my baby through an artificial insemination procedure.I would like to know if its necessary to continue these medicines and as to what can of side effects can they cause.
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question. Low placenta at 13 weeks ultrasound has not much significance, as the placenta migrates upwards in the uterine cavity as the pregnancy advances. So, a repeat ultrasound at 18-22 weeks of pregnancy will clearly give the most probable location of placenta. If it is still low down (placenta previa), then you may need cesarean section at 37-39 weeks.
Your doctor must have prescribed dubagest and duvadilan retard for some other reason, they have no role in case of low placenta. Dubagest is progesterone for supporting pregnancy, and duvadilan retard is usually given if someone complains of repeated lower abdominal pain in pregnancy.These medications are safe except for minor side-effects like headache, nausea, increased pulse rate.
I would suggest you to check with you doctor the reason for prescribing these medications and then get back to us for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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What Does Low Placenta Signify?

Hi, I have gone through your question. Low placenta at 13 weeks ultrasound has not much significance, as the placenta migrates upwards in the uterine cavity as the pregnancy advances. So, a repeat ultrasound at 18-22 weeks of pregnancy will clearly give the most probable location of placenta. If it is still low down (placenta previa), then you may need cesarean section at 37-39 weeks. Your doctor must have prescribed dubagest and duvadilan retard for some other reason, they have no role in case of low placenta. Dubagest is progesterone for supporting pregnancy, and duvadilan retard is usually given if someone complains of repeated lower abdominal pain in pregnancy.These medications are safe except for minor side-effects like headache, nausea, increased pulse rate. I would suggest you to check with you doctor the reason for prescribing these medications and then get back to us for further queries. Wishing you good health.