Hi, I m 7 weeks pregnant and had been given Utrogestan by my doctor. I read that it could be either taken orally or vaginally and was never instructed anything by my doctor and therefore took it orally. I now have realised that I should have taken in vaginally, I am concerned that due to me taking it orally this will affect the baby negatively in anyway and just wanted to ask if it could and what is the difference between taking this medicine orally or vaginally. Thanks
Hello dear, I understand your concern. The progestin is a natural micronized progesterone and is prescribed in cases of threatened miscarriage or past history of miscarriage or any dull pain in pregnancy etc. It can be taken by two routes orally or vaginally. Usually it is said that the absorption will be better and side effects will be less with vaginal route. But studies done with progestin has similar effectiveness with both oral and vaginal route. But nothing like it's going to harm the baby by taking through oral route. So relax. Avoid stress. Avoid physical strain and intercourse. Take good rest and healthy nutritional diet. Nothing to worry. Hope this helps. Best regards...