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I'm 5w pregnant. i feel like i have a fever. i took my temperature and it was 98.9. is this normal? i'm also taking progesterone pills

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably normal: Certain hormone regimens have been known to cause slight, transient elevations in BBT (basal body temperature).

Answered 1/15/2015

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