My wife is 7 weeks pregnant and her OB prescribed Primulot Depot, to be injected twice a week, how long should she be taking the injection. Is there any side effect for this medication? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hello,
Primolut depot contains Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy) or prevention of any miscarriage. These can be and should be used under a gynecologist’s guidance.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.