prometrium????? why

[lafemme]

Why would my doctor prescribe prometrium if it states warnings to NOT take it if you are pregnant????  I'm concerned.

[babyscience]

I was concerned too about taking progesterone supplements, they have all these warnings on the bottle about brith defects and stuff.  But apparently we take them at such a low dose there is no effect on the fetus and women have been taking it for years during pregnancy.  I think it says it may cause cleft palate and abdominal defects so during my u/s I had them check specifically for that and everything seems good so far!!  
I would much rather risk that then to lose another baby to m/c.  I believe it saved this pregnancy!

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

My dr told me to take it soon as I get pregnant.....it keep your progestrone up so that your cervix will stay closed and help to prevent miscarriage

[marie1210]

Prometrium is progesterone derived from peanut oil.  My doctor prescribed it to me as well.  I often wondered the same thing.  Many, many women on these forums have taken prometrium in early pregnancy to increase progesterone levels.  I read the warnings too and was concerned with the pregnancy warning but my doctor assured me that it can be taken if prescribed to sustain a pregnancy.  It turns out that I didn't need it but my fears were the same as yours.