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How Dangerous Is To Be On HCG And Provera Shot When Pregnant?

I have been on hcg for 40 days now and a couple of weeks into the diet I had a appointment with my doctor for birhcontrol shot depo provera well I took 3 pregnacy tests and 2 blood tests all came back positive for pregnacy so my dr would not administer the depo shot but I WENT HOME AND TOOK THE DEPO INJECTION NOT BELIEVING THE POSITIVE PREGNACY TEST. WHAT SHOULD i DO. IMCURRENTLY ON THE BIRTH CONTROL SHOT (DEPO) AND CURRENTLY ON HCG
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hello, and I hope I can answer your question.

The effects of the amount of HCG in the injections uses for the diet has not been studied in pregnancy, however HCG is normally produced by the placenta so I would imagine that it would not have a significant impact. Depo Provera can cause birth defects in male fetuses within the urinary tract, but it does not occur in the majority of cases. I suggest you get an ultrasound to confirm how far you are in your pregnancy and if the fetus is viable. I recommend discontinuing the HCG as the effects have not been studied during pregnancy, and have detailed ultrasounds to learn the fetus' gender and to screen for birth defects. Your OB doctor can advise you on the screening that you will need.

I hope this advice was helpful.

Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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How Dangerous Is To Be On HCG And Provera Shot When Pregnant?

Hello, and I hope I can answer your question. The effects of the amount of HCG in the injections uses for the diet has not been studied in pregnancy, however HCG is normally produced by the placenta so I would imagine that it would not have a significant impact. Depo Provera can cause birth defects in male fetuses within the urinary tract, but it does not occur in the majority of cases. I suggest you get an ultrasound to confirm how far you are in your pregnancy and if the fetus is viable. I recommend discontinuing the HCG as the effects have not been studied during pregnancy, and have detailed ultrasounds to learn the fetus gender and to screen for birth defects. Your OB doctor can advise you on the screening that you will need. I hope this advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown