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Is It Safe To Take Duphaston During 6 Week Pregnancy?

Hello! I happened to be 6 weeks pregnant and according to my transvaginal ultrasound, my baby has a small sac. My Ob gave me Duphaston, 30pcs, to be taken 2X a day. Is ot safe for the baby? I heard that Duphaston was banned in the US because accoding to waht I read in the net, it causes fetal abnormalities. Is it true? I am deeply worried but I have no choice but to take it because it was prescribed by my OB. Many many many thanks!
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Duphaston is given as it a progesterone hormone containing drug, this progesterone is required to maintain the lining of the womb, especially when there is a doubt about survival of the pregnancy. Which is why the doctor must have prescribed you the Duphaston.
No, Duphaston does not cause any fetal defects. And it does not harm the baby. It causes abdominal bloating, breast tenderness in the mother when she is taking it.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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Is It Safe To Take Duphaston During 6 Week Pregnancy?

Hi, Duphaston is given as it a progesterone hormone containing drug, this progesterone is required to maintain the lining of the womb, especially when there is a doubt about survival of the pregnancy. Which is why the doctor must have prescribed you the Duphaston. No, Duphaston does not cause any fetal defects. And it does not harm the baby. It causes abdominal bloating, breast tenderness in the mother when she is taking it. Hope this helps. Regards.