What the Placentrex injections are for?
Patient: I have undergone Laparoscopy surgery 15 days back and now my doctor prescribed me Placentrex injection for 10 days daily. what for these injection used and is there any side effect. I report does not show any tube blocks but she told that tube is swelled it does not allow for follicles to grow. please suggest Doctor: Hello,Placentrex injections are used to treat inflammation, pelvic inflammatory disease, to reduce the risk of infertility and adnexal mass, any type of tubal damage, fornix tenderness and uterine restricted mobility. You can take the injections it is helpful in conceiving. But side effects are associated with it, like weight gain, headache, dizziness, change of appetite, acne, nervousness, etc. If you have such symptoms you should report urgently to your treating doctor so that the doses can be monitored.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician