Is progesterone safe?

[AYIRUK]

Hi,
I'm 4 weeks pregnant. I had a miscarriage before 6 months, doctors couldn't find any reasons. All my tests were normal. This time doctors want to be extra cautious and they have prescribed me vaginal progesterone 200 mg. I'm little worried about the dosage. Isn't that on little higher side? Doctor also wants me to go for progesterone shots after 16 weeks. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[AYIRUK]

Thanks Charlies_Momma2015. You are not rude. I value your opinion. As you might understand I'm little nervous after my loss. I just wanted to listen from others. Thanks again

[AYIRUK]

Thanks ladies. Appreciate your comments on this topic. This definitely helps. I was little nervous about the dosage. Also my doctor has tested my progesterone level but without waiting for results she asked me to start taking vaginal progesterone. So wanted to know others' opinion.

Should I go for any other doctor's opinion? Also can one stop taking progesterone after starting to take?

[freechild]

I had that same dosage and I am now 21 weeks

[Sue_2ndbabyontheway]

I'm 30 weeks pregnant  and I have been on the progesterone injections since 16 weeks .
This is my 5th pregnancy , my 1st ended in a miscarrige , 2nd premature baby girl  born at 32 weeks , 3rd ended in a miscarrige , 4th ended in a miscarrige and now this is my 5th pregnany I hope I make it threw full term , my doctor said to take the shots until week 36 , everything has been great so far other then the injection site gets itchy and sometimes sore but it is all worth it !!!
Good luck to you and all the women out there

[RaisingTwoSoon]

It's safe. Your body produces this hormone on its own when pregnant. I'm sure if you have a good doctor the dosage is safe and prescribed to fit your needs. As a nurse we mostly know the dosage limitations and I'm sure your doctor knows what's good to take hopefully from their dosage calculations. The number sounds big but it's actually small for milligrams depending on onset and peak times. Stay positive! Praying for your healthy happy baby.

[endiim]

I'm 36 weeks had 4 miscarages in between my first and this one had oral progesterone pills daily everything seems to be good my cousin also went thru something similar and had a perfectly healthy baby girl!!

[Tavi12]

Yes it's safe it has helped many women carry to full term I've had 2 miscarriages one at 20 weeks then another at 8 I was prescribed progesterone suppositories for this pregnancy I've been on them from the time I was a little over 3 weeks and I'm on my last month and I'm 23 weeks and going strong