Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

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Found a 1.2 cm endometrioma can meds shrink it or is surgery my only option? Kinda worried about what to do next

A 1.2 cm endometrioma may not shrink significantly with meds; surgery is preferred if pain or infertility is present.

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I've missed my periods, and it's been three weeks now. When I took a pregnancy test during the second week, the line was darker, but in the third week, it seemed a bit lighter. What does this mean? Im a bit worried and would appreciate some guidance.

consult gynecologist

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I'm a bit confused about some medication my doctor mentioned. They advised me to take Duphaston, and I'm also hearing about Jigest. Are they basically the same thing? Could you explain the difference, if there is any?

yes you can

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