Dear Sir/Madam ! My wife is now 8 weeks pregnant, local dr. has prescribed to take HUCOG 5000 injection. it is safe or not ? Please inform me why the local Dr. has prescribed the same. Cytomegalo virus (CMV) IgG is 3.96 Herpes Simlex Virus I (HSV) I gM is 1.87
Hi & Welcome. Yes, it is safe to take during pregnancy. Injection HU COG (Highly Purified Chorionic Gonadotrophin) is given in first trimester (early pregnancy) to support placental function. It helps in better placental attachment and healthy growth of fetus and prevents the chances of miscarriage. Kindly follow what has been advised by her doctor. Besides, she must have the following nutritional supplements that are needed for healthy baby like