Re: doctors- going off crinone- questions

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In that it's neither narcotics nor Prednisone, stopping when you need to is appropriate. Some doctors recommend stopping at 10, some at 12.

>i have been a wreck since i have been taking this stuff- i have a
>"natural" preference when it comes to medical stuff- and it is hard to
>accept that i need this- i have fear that the pregnancy is going to
>still fail- even though things have looked fine- my question is : what
>are the stats/odds/ of the baby miscarrying after i go off this stuff-

The same as if you'd never been on it. Very remote at 12 weeks.

>i
>feel dependent on it- i know the placenta is suppose to take over- but
>is it possible that the placenta may not be able to do that given i was
>low to begin with-?

Nope. And if ever a case were to exist, one could not take enough progesterone to make up for a normal functioning placenta.

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>any ideas/ perceptions would help- thanks, jennifer

Share your psychologic dependence on progesterone with your doctor so s/he is aware of your concerns and fears.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

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