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Does weekly injections of makena p17 shots in pregnancy have a negative long term effect on either fetus or a mother with insulin resistance? is it safe to have such a high dose of progesterone circulating in the bloodstream ?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

New studies out: At this point this medication has been viewed as being safe for many years and not to be Seen has any effect on a fetus however but there are new studies that have come out where there might be in effect I would suggest talking to your maternal fetal medicine physician which is a high risk obgyn

Answered 11/18/2020

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A member asked:

Does weekly injections of makena p17 shots in pregnancy have a negative long term effect on either fetus or a mother with insulin resistance? is it safe to have such a high dose of progesterone circulating in the bloodstream ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

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