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I am in ivf cycle and have to take progestone supposities, i was on a brand name called geslutin and had to switch to a generic one. when i switched my pregnancy systems seemed to fade, would this be a major issue? i am also taking progestone in oil

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Maybe: To be a legal generic, the bioavailability can be +or- 20% of the brand name. Particularly, in your situation, that would be enough to cause the change in symptoms and change your potential fertility. Stick with the branded product

Answered 12/12/2016

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A member asked:

I am in ivf cycle and have to take progestone supposities, i was on a brand name called geslutin and had to switch to a generic one. when i switched my pregnancy systems seemed to fade, would this be a major issue? i am also taking progestone in oil

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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