Take progesterone or no?

Question

I’ve had a miscarriage in the past and I just found out I’m about 4 weeks pregnant. I’ve heard progesterone can help prevent miscarriage. Anyone want to shed some light. Should I take it or go without?

Answer

Absolutely take it. My 3rd pregnancy was a missed miscarriage. They told me, no need to test for progesterone, it was likely a chromosomal abnormality. Well next pregnancy I was having weird mini contractions around 6.5 weeks, they tested me and my progesterone levels were a 9 when they should have been 27 minimum. They put me on progesterone but said it's likely a symptom of another chromosomal abnormality and not to expect anything. Well within 24 hrs the contractions stopped and I had a healthy girl. I really think the progesterone saved my pregnancy, and am sad they didn't test me and give it to me for the baby I lost over 4 years ago. Take it.

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That’s up to your OB. My hormone doctor has me on progesterone to help prevent miscarriages since I had one in the past.
Taking extra progesterone won’t hurt anything, and in my opinion will only HELP. ❤️

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I’ve had an early mc and then a chemical pregnancy recently, and before I got pregnant I’d have 3-5 days of spotting before my periods which is a sign of low progesterone. So with this pregnancy I was put on progesterone pills from 3 days post ovulation, no spotting, and I’m almost 10 weeks along. I think it does help those with lower progesterone levels

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My progesterone level is naturally on the lowish side. We found this out when I was put on Clomid and had to get my blood testes every month to confirm ovulation. My doctor had told me to call the office the day I got my bfp. I did, and even though my progesterone level was at 24 which he was very pleased with, he started me on oral progesterone pills that day to keep my level high. I was on them for the first 13 weeks. Definitely gave me a lot of reassurance that baby was safe in there. Not gonna lie though- I was never more exhausted in those first 13 weeks than I have ever been in my entire life. The bottle says “may cause drowsiness” and boy they really aren’t kidding 😂 So worth it now though since I’m almost 23 weeks with a baby girl!

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