Re: When to stop taking progesterone supplements

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>You want the medical answer, or do you want to know what I did in the
>same situation? Medical answer: by 12 weeks the placenta hastaken over
>the production of progesterone and you no longer need to take
>supplements. What I did: I continued to use Crinone until 13 weeks, and
>then weaned it dowm over the next week, stopping altogether at 14 weeks.

>Your docs are giving you the real answer -- you only need hte
>progesterone for 12 weeks from a physiologic standpoint.
>Psychologically, you may feel better to wean it dwon, and that won't
>hurt the baby. Best of luck to you -- I have a wonderful almost 21
>month old daughter

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