Question 1

took prometrium (micronized progesterone) for thick lining biopsy normal this cycle i had two blood clots the size of quarters is this normal after sitting 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

Normal: If your lining was thick then there was extra tissue inside the uterus. And the biopsy is to rule out cancer. But a polyp can also cause a thick lining. The Prometrium (micronized progesterone) is to thin the lining so often that leads to a heavier period with clots. But if all that continues you may need a saline ultrasound or a hysteroscopy to evaluate further. An office biopsy is not nearly as accurate.

Question 2

can progesterone only pills in general  cause blood clots? can provera pills cause blood clots?  i am obese in the processing of beginning to lose weight. i am worried about blood clots my cousin had them.

Accepted Answer

Blood clots: "Progesterone only" birth control usually is not associated with blood clotting, but being overweight and less active physically can predispose to clots.  Provera is also  progesterone, and is not usually prescribed unless your periods are delayed. Statistically, oral birth control (combination) pills which contain estrogen and progesterone are associated with a risk of blood clots.

Question 3

after taking clomid (clomiphene) and progesterone, is it normal to have a heavy menstrual cycle with large blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you have not had a period in a while, the period after progesterone may be pretty heavy.  If you were having regular periods before, this may not be normal. You need to discus this with your GYN.

Question 4

why does utrogestan vaginal cause blood clots, heart issues etc? they say progesterone is safe. but clearly not :( on 200mg twice a day for 7 days. day 1. feel tired. pain comes and goes in right leg. had pain previous to this but worried its clots?

Accepted Answer

: Both progesterone and estrogen, which are female hormones, can cause blood clots. There is the same warnings with any birth control pills. Are blood clots common. No, but they are a possible side effect. Because you had the pain previous to the use of the medication, it is very unlikely to be a clot. Feeling tired is due to the progesterone and very common.

Question 5

why does the utrogestan vaginal suppositories state on side effects it can cause blood clots, stroke, heart attack etc? the dr told me it was a natural progesterone and i'd be safe using it. now i'm terrified. how likely is this to happen?

Accepted Answer

: If there is any risk at all, no matter how small, regulatory agencies require medication packaging to include such warnings. There's probably no higher than one chance in a million you'll have such a complication. Follow your doctor's advice without worry!

Question 6

why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

Accepted Answer

: You are way overreacting to a very safe drug taken by millions of women, mostly with no side effects at all. Discuss with your gyn or whoever has prescribed it for you. All hormonal contraceptives have the same list of side effects and all are rare. Also look at it this way:  the same side effects occur a hundred times more commonly in pregnant women. So the pill reduces your risk of problems.

Question 7

i have pcos. trying for a baby. dr has given me medroxyprogesterone(provera) to give period. then start clomifene(clomid) to ovulate. i read provera is so dangerous. high risk for giving blood clots, strokes etc. what natural progesterone can i take?

Accepted Answer

: Natural progesterone would have the same risks. Because your progesterone goes up in pregnancy there is also the same risk then. Birth control pills also have the same risks. It definitely is a small risk but when your doctor gives you medication, they have to tell you the risks. Life is always about risks.

Question 8

does the progestogen only pill increase your risk of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All sex hormones can increase risk of clots, especially if your levels rise too high or you have a propensity to form clots, concurrent pro-thrombotic disease states or being in sedentary position for too long.

Question 9

my gp said that cyclogest (progesterone) passeries have side effect of causing blood clots in early pregnancy? is it true ? is 8t dangerous to use in early pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Early pregnancy: Two options:
1: Listen to your doctor's comments.
2: Get an opinion from a a different doctor you have never seen. Your family and/or friends will help you.

Question 10

after a year of severe cramping and blood clots during period i had an ultrasound that showed 3.5 cm fibroids. will progesterone help?

Accepted Answer

Yes and not: The hormonal treatment takes time to see results. You can try, but there is no 100% guarantee it will work for you.

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Took prometrium (micronized progesterone) for thick lining biopsy normal this cycle i had two blood clots the size of quarters is this normal after sitting 3 hours?

A member asked:

Can progesterone only pills in general cause blood clots? can provera pills cause blood clots? i am obese in the processing of beginning to lose weight. i am worried about blood clots my cousin had them.

A member asked:

After taking clomid (clomiphene) and progesterone, is it normal to have a heavy menstrual cycle with large blood clots?

A member asked:

Why does utrogestan vaginal cause blood clots, heart issues etc? they say progesterone is safe. but clearly not :( on 200mg twice a day for 7 days. day 1. feel tired. pain comes and goes in right leg. had pain previous to this but worried its clots?

A member asked:

Why does the utrogestan vaginal suppositories state on side effects it can cause blood clots, stroke, heart attack etc? the dr told me it was a natural progesterone and i'd be safe using it. now i'm terrified. how likely is this to happen?

A member asked:

Why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

A member asked:

I have pcos. trying for a baby. dr has given me medroxyprogesterone(provera) to give period. then start clomifene(clomid) to ovulate. i read provera is so dangerous. high risk for giving blood clots, strokes etc. what natural progesterone can i take?

A member asked:

Does the progestogen only pill increase your risk of blood clots?

A member asked:

My gp said that cyclogest (progesterone) passeries have side effect of causing blood clots in early pregnancy? is it true ? is 8t dangerous to use in early pregnancy

A member asked:

After a year of severe cramping and blood clots during period i had an ultrasound that showed 3.5 cm fibroids. will progesterone help?

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