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Estrogen & dupaston (progesterone)
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I m 16 weeks pregnant after icsi & Frozen embryo transfer. I was prescribed with estrogen 2mg a day and dupaston 400mg a day along with other vitamins.
Can i stop both these medicines after 16 weeks. If not, why r these 2 useful? I had no bleeding episodes for last 4 months.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Please continue Duphaston and estradiol as pregnancy supporting supplements
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Stop only after fetal extrauterine viability at 28-30 weeks
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Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
These 2 are needed to support pregnancy in early stage. these are not needed beyond 14 weeks. So, you can stop both now (16 weeks). Do not worry.
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. IVF preg needs Estrogen and Progesterone support till 28 weeks min. Please do not stop without consulting your dr.
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