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I have pcos. trying for a baby. dr has given me medroxyprogesterone(provera) to give period. then start clomifene(clomid) to ovulate. i read provera is so dangerous. high risk for giving blood clots, strokes etc. what natural progesterone can i take?

Q: i have pcos. trying for a baby. dr has given me medroxyprogesterone(provera) to give period. then start clomifene(clomid) to ovulate. i read provera is so dangerous. high risk for giving blood clots, strokes etc. what natural progesterone can i take?

: Natural progesterone would have the same risks. Because your progesterone goes up in pregnancy there is also the same risk then. Birth control pills also have the same risks. It definitely is a small risk but when your doctor gives you medication, they have to tell you the risks. Life is always about risks.

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Natural progesterone would have the same risks. Because your progesterone goes up in pregnancy there is also the same risk then. Birth control pills also have the same risks. It definitely is a small risk but when your doctor gives you medication, they have to tell you the risks. Life is always about risks.

Answered 5/30/2023

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A member asked:

I have pcos. trying for a baby. dr has given me medroxyprogesterone(provera) to give period. then start clomifene(clomid) to ovulate. i read provera is so dangerous. high risk for giving blood clots, strokes etc. what natural progesterone can i take?

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