Re: Prometrium
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:39:38 -0600 (CST)
It sounds like your doc is treating a low rogesterone level in the
second half of you rcycle (luteal phase defect). this id idagnosed by
blood tests about a week after ovulation and or a biopsy of the
endometrial lining. If you do have a phase defect, this should help.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Beth wrote:
>
>I went to a new OB/GYN on Friday and he prescribed Prometrium to help my
>uterine lining. My periods were screwy since my miscarriage in January.
>Don't quit understand that though. The doctor looked at my charts and
>stated that the only normal cycle I had was in July/August and they were
>drastically getting worse. Will Prometrium help me to conceive? We have
>ruled out a cyst, low sperm count and tubal blockage. He has prescribed
>Prometrium 200MG, from cd 14-28.
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Beth
>
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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