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2 miscarriage, obgyn suggested progesterone shots. can i buy over the counter progesterone cream and take that instead? found some at a store called vitamin shoppe. want to stay pregnant this time around.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Likely not effective: to use the over the counter creme. Shots, pills, and vaginal suppositories, of prescription natural progesterone, are effective.

Answered 1/15/2020

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A member asked:

2 miscarriage, obgyn suggested progesterone shots. can i buy over the counter progesterone cream and take that instead? found some at a store called vitamin shoppe. want to stay pregnant this time around.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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