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Why do i need progesterone gel after embryo transfer? i am doing ivf with my own eggs.

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Pregnancy rates: Women who use Progesterone (vaginal or injections) are more likely to have a live birth from an ivf cycle that those who do not. The medications and the egg retrieval can reduce the ovaries ability to produce enough Progesterone to support a pregnancy.

Answered 6/30/2014

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