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Started po prometrium (micronized progesterone) @11dpo @4w5d prog 13.4 md wanted it over 15 so im now taking it vaginally 5w5d prog 11.1 md isnt worried. 3rd pregnant 2 mc r/t prog?

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Progesterone: Pregnancy outcome data is based on initial Progesterone levels and no one knows exactly how beneficial supplemental Progesterone is. Keep taking the Progesterone and follow up as scheduled because nothing appears to be worsening.

Answered 8/6/2014

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