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A 45-year-old female asked:
Been thru 4 miscarriages doc put me on cyclogest (progesterone) 200 use at night starting frm day 12 does this effect ovulation & prevent pregnancy?
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Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: Women with recurrent miscarriages before 8 weeks often suffer from Progesterone deficiency. Your doctor is attempting to support your next pregnancy with Progesterone to reduce your chance of miscarriage. It will not affect your ability to get pregnant. I usually start Progesterone at day 18.
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Call your gyn: But Progesterone can delay your period, u need a blood preg test and if - u will need other blood work and an ultrasound.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Can taking cyclogest (progesterone) increase viginal discharges? My last periods was on 12th of dec.. Its 22nd day, this cycle i hav taken clomid,6 ovulations i had
Dr. Felicia Donaldanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Cyclogest is a progesterone and can increase a vaginal discharge.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Does taking cyclogest (progesterone) at day 16-27 affect ovulation if i haven't ovulated yet?I should stop at day 27 if -, but what if it is too early to pick up a +?
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When to start taking Prometrium (micronized progesterone) twice a day when TTC? 3 days past ovulation or the day I find out I'm pregnant? Previously had 2 miscarriages@6 & 5wks
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Best to ask: To know for sure how to take any medicine it is best to ask the prescriber who knows your full history and the plan of care. Best wishes for a healthy... Read More
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