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I take prometrium (micronized progesterone) vaginally.can i hv intercourse after an hour of using it? will touching the vagina with prometrium (micronized progesterone) affect my husband's penis/health?

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Prometrium (micronized progesterone) applicati: The suppository applicator will place the medication in the posterior portion of your vagina and it will melt: You may want to wait wait 2-3 hours for the medication to start absorbing. It will not hurt your husband's penis.

Answered 11/2/2014

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