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A member asked:
Is progesterone safe to take at 8 weeks of pregnancy? will it cause any birth defects? progesterone level at 8.9. still waiting to talk to my obgyn.
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Sometimes: Progesterone is sometimes used in early pregnancy to decrease the risk of miscarriage but should only be used under the supervision of a physician.
Answered 8/16/2014
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Progesterone: I use progesterone fairly frequently for a low progesterone. There are some risk, but honestly I've been using 1st trimester progesterone for a very long time and never had an issue. I usually treat for level less than 8, but some OB's will treat with higher levels. I prefer prometrium (micronized progesterone).
Answered 8/16/2014
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Safe: Progesterone (not a progestin) is safe and will not cause birth defects.
Answered 8/16/2014
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