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I'm 7 weeks pregnant have been prescribed prometrium (micronized progesterone) oraly and now have been having a light brown discharge and light pressure in my stomach, am i ok?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Schedule follow up: Brown discharge usually means there is a small amount of bleeding. On monday contact your doctor for a follow up visit. The Prometrium (micronized progesterone) is safe and is unrelated to bleeding.

Answered 6/30/2014

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