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Hcg injection during pregnancy
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My wife is 5 weeks pregnant. Doctor has suggested her HCG injection. Is HCG injection safe for mother as well as baby? Is there any birth defects involved as it's side effect?
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Dr. G Jayanthi
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hcg is a harmone in d body during pregnancy which is naturally found.we give additional dose of this harmone to support pregnancy.it has nothing to do with birth defects
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
Yes it's safe dear
So don't worryy dear
It's necessary to support the pregnancy till placenta is fully formed and takes over as the hormonal production unit.
So don't worryy 😊
Continue the medication as advised by your doctor
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