Question 1

is it safe to use progesterone cream daily in order to avoid nightly hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often good treatment.

Question 2

14 day after iui and taking 1ml progesterone. can this amount of progesterone avoid from your menstrual to come?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It depends on what type of Progesterone you are taking and how strong it is. Since you did IUI check a pregnancy test or follow your fertility specialists instruction for blood BHCG testing to see if the IUI worked. This is the more important issue than whether or not the Progesterone will delay your cycle.

Question 3

to avoid preterm labor, how do progesterone shots work to help avoid it? is it bcuz it's assumed you had low progesterone which may have caused ptl?

Accepted Answer

No: The Progesterone causes smooth muscle to relax. The uterus is a big smooth muscle.  If it stays relaxed then labor is less likely.

Question 4

should a patient with crest and periodic mild elevations of anticardiolipin antibodies avoid supplemental estrogen/progesterone, or do these supplements have a vascular protective effect?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Not a lot of data to rely on  in your case. Intuitievly we know bcp usage has been associated with blood clots especially in women who smoke. So if you already have anticardiolipin ab which in your case , may or may not be clinically significant, i would avoid it. We know from the cardio literature that the cardio protection from hormone supplement did not help and the risk outweighed any benefit.

Question 5

had 2 repeat miscarriages, always starting w/ spotting & low back pain. i am now pregnant 5 weeks, could progesterone creams help to avoid miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Do not self treat: You will be fine follow the advise of your doctor , Good Luck

Question 6

i have osteopenia plus migraine with aura and need contraception. i can't take the combined pill (migraine) and know i should avoid depo provera due to bone density issues. but is the progesterone only pill safe for osteopenia if taken long term? iud?

Accepted Answer

: The "progesterone only" form of oral birth control, or via "depo-progesterone shots every three months" will not significantly add to your osteopenia.  This type of birth control may lead to very irregular ovulation and longer intervals between menstrual events, and is not "100%" protective of pregnancy.

Question 7

what is low progesterone ?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: Progesterone is made by the ovaries after ovulation. When there is low Progesterone there is either no ovulation or very suboptimal ovulation.

Question 8

how do i recognised low progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: In a reproductive age woman low luteal Progesterone usually means she did not ovulate. In ovulatory cycles if Progesterone is low, it is usually called a luteal-phase defect, although experts disagree about how important it is. Purely theoretically, no Progesterone at all would mean death because your body couldn't make cortisol.

Question 9

how can i apply and use progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Often use for menses: Porgesterone for 10 days as in provera (medroxyprogesterone) will give you menses if you have a normal ESTRADIOL LEVEL.

Question 10

where can i buy natural progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Natural progesterone: Thin is available in many places but please first check with your doctor whether it is OK to take the natural product.

Proper chemically made progesterone is clearly prepared and confirmed by the FDA as OK. Not so with other sites.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Progesterone to avoid miscarr

A member asked:

Is it safe to use progesterone cream daily in order to avoid nightly hot flashes?

A member asked:

14 day after iui and taking 1ml progesterone. can this amount of progesterone avoid from your menstrual to come?

A member asked:

To avoid preterm labor, how do progesterone shots work to help avoid it? is it bcuz it's assumed you had low progesterone which may have caused ptl?

A member asked:

Should a patient with crest and periodic mild elevations of anticardiolipin antibodies avoid supplemental estrogen/progesterone, or do these supplements have a vascular protective effect?

A member asked:

Had 2 repeat miscarriages, always starting w/ spotting & low back pain. i am now pregnant 5 weeks, could progesterone creams help to avoid miscarriage?

A member asked:

I have osteopenia plus migraine with aura and need contraception. i can't take the combined pill (migraine) and know i should avoid depo provera due to bone density issues. but is the progesterone only pill safe for osteopenia if taken long term? iud?

A member asked:

What is low progesterone ?

A member asked:

How do i recognised low progesterone?

A member asked:

How can i apply and use progesterone?

A member asked:

Where can i buy natural progesterone?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?