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Beginning makena or generic progesterone(17p) at 16 weeks shots due to delivering at 36 weeks, 7 years ago. the clinical trial saw an increase in miscarriage and stillbirth for some on the shot.should i be worried? is this a side effect of the shot?
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All potential things: that have or could happen are on the product information listing, such as this. Pregnancies that are at risk for preterm labor have the miscarriage and stillbirth risk with or without Makena.
Answered 2/20/2020
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