Stopping progesterone during 17th week

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I am in my 17th week of pregnancy. I was taking progesterone 200mg from 7th week of pregnancy. This week my gyn asked me to stop the progesterone. Is it normal. Will it affect my baby.

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No. It is intially given to sustain the pregnancy. It can be stopped once foetus becomes viable. Nothing to worry about. Take calcium and iron supplements regularly.

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Dr. Pallavi Kanade Ayurveda 14 yrs exp Nashik · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pallavi Kanade

Ayurveda 14 yrs exp Nashik

hi , first three months are more important . after that i think no need of progesterone . do u have any abortion history or medical condition then it need to review .

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dont worry if u have doubt u can take another gynec opinion

Health Tips

1 start ayurvedic medicines that actually provide nutrition to baby according to month on month development . modern medicines are just for u not for baby's development.