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My doctor wants me to take progesterone 200mg big morning and night. 3days after ovulation, how does this benefit me getting pregnant?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Endometrial support: You doctor may suspect you have a luteal phase defect -- a low Progesterone supply in the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle. Giving progesterone supplements this defect and allows the endometrial lining to develop

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Answered 4/30/2015

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