Suggest Ways To Manage Pregnancy While Treating PCOS

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi, My wife is 8 week 4 Days pregnent and she Has PCOS. She is currently on sustain SR 300 which was advised by my doctor at my native and also suggest to take HCG 5000 Unit for 4 week.We have shifted to other state and now We have consulted with new doctor ,she has given sustain SR 300 but she haven't told anything about HCG .Will it have any problem or side effectif If she will take HCG as well along with Sustain SR. 300. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is better to take hCG under surveillance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

In PCOD, due to the possibility of the deficiency of the corpus luteum, it becomes necessary to supplement progesterone until placental function initiates at 14-16 weeks. Simultaneously, hCG is given to add to the effect. This does not cause any harm as both are the natural hormones found in the body during pregnancy.

Since your wife had started the injections of hCG, it is advisable that she continues to take them until placenta takes over the function of maintenance of the pregnancy. Please ask your consultant about the medication and request for a prescription.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar