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.

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.

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).

Safe: Progesterone (not a progestin) is safe and will not cause birth defects.