I am 4 months pregnant . Earlier, I had a history of two miscarriages and this time my doc prescribed Duphuston(progesterone) tablets till my third month. My placental growth seems to be normal. Forth months on-wards doc discontinued Duphaston and prescribed Iron-Folic Acid combination along with Calcium tabs. Is it safe not having progesterone tabs after 3rd month. please advice
Hi, The progesterone was given to you probably to avoid the miscarriage, since you have reached 4th month, the doctor must shave considered it safe to discontinue progesterone. Moreover, by the 4 month the chances of miscarriage reduced Chat Doctor. So, it is safe to discontinue the progesterone. Iron and Folic acid is advised to increase the hemoglobin levels, as women are more prone to be anemic in pregnancy. Calcium is usually advised after 5th month to help growth of fetus bones, do not take iron and calcium together, have at least a 2-hour gap between them as they can interfere each others' absorption. Hope this helps. Regards.