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Re: 12 Weeks pregnant - just finished Crinone
From: Valerie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:44:32 -0400
Hi MaryJ,
I know how you are feeling! I can't answer all of your questions but
can tell you there is pretty strong evidence that the crinone, or any
progesesterone supplement, actually does very little to support the
pregnancy. You should be fine.
VA
MaryJ wrote:
>
> I am 12 weeks pregnant and was using Crinone during weeks 6 - 12. My
> progesterone level had been 8.8. (We conceived naturally). At any
> rate, I have had an ultrasound and have also seen and heard the
> heartbeat. Originally my doctor was going to keep me on the Crinone for
> 14 weeks however once we heard the heartbeat (at 12 weeks) she said I
> could stop taking the Crinone and that the Placenta was functioning.
> I am so nervous that something will go wrong now that I am off of
> Crinone. I suppose I don't really understand the role of progesterone
> during pregnancy. Why is it only needed during the 1st trimester?
> Do you think I should continue to 14 weeks with Crinone or does a strong
> heartbeat mean that things will be fine and that I do not need the
> Crinone?
> Please let me know your thoughts.
>
> Thanks!
> MARYJOAN
>
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