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Hi, i am currently 6 weeks pregnant and have pcos. therefore, my doctor prescribed me vageston 200 as people with pcos have a slightly higher chance of miscarriage. is this medicine safe to use when pregnant?

Q: hi, i am currently 6 weeks pregnant and have pcos. therefore, my doctor prescribed me vageston 200 as people with pcos have a slightly higher chance of miscarriage. is this medicine safe to use when pregnant?

: "Vageston" or other progestin medications are used in early pregnancy to augment potential inadequate progesterone manufacture by the placenta. Progestins in pregnancy are safe, but may not always protect against miscarriage.

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"Vageston" or other progestin medications are used in early pregnancy to augment potential inadequate progesterone manufacture by the placenta. Progestins in pregnancy are safe, but may not always protect against miscarriage.

Answered 8/29/2022

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A member asked:

Hi, i am currently 6 weeks pregnant and have pcos. therefore, my doctor prescribed me vageston 200 as people with pcos have a slightly higher chance of miscarriage. is this medicine safe to use when pregnant?

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