Manchester, IA
A 17-year-old female asked:
Is it easier to get pregnant on birth control pills than it is on progesterone only pills if taken the same way?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: They both work to prevent pregnancy.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
I am around 5 week pregnant (last period was on 10-Sep). My Hcg hormone level is 800+ Miu/ml and progesterone 26.2 ng/ml. Because I have history of miscarriages i was advised to take cyclogest pessaries (2 per day). Will this cause birth defects?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
"Cyclogest" is given to help prevent miscarriage in ear;ly pregnancy (6-10 w) resulting from inadequate progesterone production from the placenta, and... Read More
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Answered Oct 14, 2022
A 28-year-old female asked:
8wk pregnant. I'm taking progesterone vaginally twice daily. Last night I had trouble getting the pill up where it needed to be and now this morning I have brown discharge. Should I skip today's dosage and just take it easy? cause for concern?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Because you are pregnant and on progesterone supplement, please call your OB doctor for a correct advice.
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Answered May 23, 2021
A 34-year-old member asked:
When should one use a progesterone only birth control pill?
Dr. Danae Steeleanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 33 years experience
To avoid estrogen: Most birth control pills also contain estrogen but estrogen can decrease breast milk (for breast-feeding moms), increase blood pressure (for women who... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Why do birth control pills contain a high amount of progesterone?
Dr. Yale Kanteranswered
Ophthalmology 63 years experience
Progesterone: Because that is the active pharmaceutical agent.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Does Melatonin effect progesterone only birth control pills?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Not directly but all hormones have some interplay in the body
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Answered Feb 19, 2022
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